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50 reasons I like to make things

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  • If I didn’t, I wouldn’t have an excuse to buy more fabric.
  • Because fabric is pretty!
  • I like to wear unique things.
  • Off the rack clothing can be a challenge to fit sometimes (I’ve got a long waist).
  • I can make sure that my blouses & shirts are long enough.
  • And my pants & skirts don’t gap at the back waistband (always frustrating)
  • It’s waaaay cheaper to sew your own clothing.
  • At least if you don’t buy the luscious $200 a yard fabric :-)
  • The last hoodie I made cost me $5 for fabric.
  • And it’s a faux silk knit – try finding that in a clothing shop!
  • I can guarantee that it will be in my size.
  • Because it’s fun to reproduce the $1000 outfit I saw in a magazine.
  • I can mend my own clothing if it tears.
  • Because I knew exactly what kind of wedding dress I wanted…
  • And knew that sewing it myself was the way to get it.
  • There are tons of great patterns – you’ll never run out of inspiration!
  • Because I can say that I’ve sewn blankets for my dogs…
  • Winter coats for my horses…
  • And even a harness for my parrot.
  • Quilts seem to be warmer after you’ve snuggled under one that you’ve made yourself.
  • It’s a great outlet for my creativity.
  • I don’t know what I’d do if I couldn’t make stuff!
  • It’s a wonderful way to connect with my female ancestors.
  • I sew like they did…
  • I cross-stitch like they did…
  • I crochet like they did…
  • I needlepoint like they did…
  • Okay, so I have higher-tech tools to help me, but it hasn’t changed all that much :-)
  • I can create the wedding I wanted by being able to make things like my dress,
  • And my bridesmaid’s shawls,
  • And my jewelery,
  • And create my DH’s wedding vest with fabric that my mom wove.
  • Making stuff is good for the environment!
  • I can re-use materials that would get recycled or tossed in the garbage.
  • You can make your own fabric tote bags.
  • Which saves using plastic bags :-)
  • I love making gifts for people at Christmastime!
  • And that way, you’re guaranteed that no-one else will give the same gift.
  • I don’t have to wait to go shopping if I want new clothes.
  • The art on my walls isn’t just from a store.
  • Or because it matches my couch.
  • Having a craft bee is a great way to spend an afternoon with my friends.
  • I can redecorate my living room without having to spend thousands of dollars on a new couch.
  • I can measure for my own curtains, blinds & drapes.
  • And can even show you how to calculate how much fabric you’ll need.
  • I don’t need to spend $75 on a make-it-yourself teddy bear kiosk at the mall.
  • It’s a great feeling to see someone else enjoying something that you’ve made.
  • Because I can be sure that the toy I made doesn’t have lead in it!
  • Making things  means that you’ll always have new techniques to explore – bored with needlepoint?  Try tatting!
  • Because it’s fun!

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