I always tell my customers that this is cheaper than therapy, especially when they are waffling about buying another fabric. I truly believe it is therapy.
My mother started to really sew when they started square dancing. All the ready made outfits were just alike and so expensive. From making western shirts and her dresses to match, she went on to making alot of our clothes. Easter dresses, first day of school, prom dresses, and my 2 sisters and I took it up too. We all made our wedding dresses and our bridesmaid dresses for each others weddings. I took my sewing machine to college with me. Even made some money sewing for some of my dorm mates. (But I hate to mend!!)
I have often said, "I don't know what people do who don't sew. We are either sewing or showing off our latest project or planning the next one or reading the quilting board!!
I have seen a reawakening to the joy of sewing in the 8-15 year olds. Many grandmothers are buying sewing machines for Christmas presents for that age group. I wonder if that is because they are watchig "Project Runway"What ever is causing it I say"YOU Go!!"
Originally Posted by justflyingin
Originally Posted by scraphappydenise
My DH knows why I quilt... It's my therapy, and he agrees, he probably coudn't afford the other kind, if he ever took my machines away from me.... LOL
This is an interesting angle. Does anyone know what an hour of therapy costs at a psychologist or a psychiatrist (for those who need medicine) Isn't it about $100/hour?
That actually buys quite a bit of fabric. Our husbands should be GRATEFUL for our habit! ;0