I love this question and all of the responses. I have sewed since I was six or so. I made doll clothes for dolls I never played with; the my mother let me have some feed sack material and I made skirts and aprons, then dresses . I made my clothes most of my life. I still make most of them except jeans and t-shirts. However during the Stretch and Sew era I made my kids clothes, things for my husband and lingerie. I an a Home Economics graduate and taught for several years. I have done custom dressmaking, made a number of wedding gowns. Then, I fabricated draperies and other home decor stuff for a small business I started. Then came quilting and just fun sewing. Why do I sew? I love to do it, can be creative in a medium I understand. I love the process and the product. Can't quit-it is just a part of who I am.