Think about what our mothers and grandmothers had...A needle, thread, fabric and scissors.....You can start this 'hobby' with very little money and just build as you go, you do not HAVE to spend an entire paycheck at the beginning.....That is one thing that was so wonderful about having close relatives, you went over to Moms, or an Aunt or a Grandmother....to learn a craft and/or borrow supplies... we are all sisters here to share our talent and goodies