10 Reasons Why I Enjoy Sewing

Okay, I admit it – I haven’t had a whole lot of time to sew lately, but when I do, I usually really enjoy it.

How come?

There are quite a few reasons – so in no particular order….

1. I can custom-fit my own clothing… without having to pay a tailor to do it.  When you’re tall, and have a long waist – that’s a very good thing.
2. It’s generally less expensive to make your own clothing.  Now if you’re using $45 a yard silk or $60 wool suiting, it’s going to cost you – but generally, I can make an outfit for less than it costs to buy one.
3. I can create a much higher quality product.  I hate it when store-bought clothing falls apart.  How often does my handmade clothing fall apart?  Rarely.
4. You can pretty much guarantee that you’re making something unique.  Unless you’re using a kit, the odds of someone else having the same project as you are pretty slim.
5. Have you checked out the prices on custom drapery these days?  Ouch!  I can custom-fit any window in my house for a fraction of the cost.
6. If you can sew, you can repair – being able to fix torn knees or blown seams can save you $$$ and keep your clothing around longer.
7. Doing my own sewing is one of my favorite ways to be creative.
8. Sewing can be a life-long hobby.  I began hand sewing dolls when I was a young child, started sewing my own clothes as a teenager and now create art with my sewing machine as an adult.
9. Fabric stores are waaaay too much fun to hang out in.
10. It’s addictive

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