This is a very interesting thread. I've thought about sewing for extra income. Even sold couple quilts but as doing it full time I'm not sure I could. Especially in my part of the country where there isn't any work, most are unemployed and having a hard time with the economy. I am retired and SS $$ sure isn't that much. I really feel sad for young folks starting out and with little ones. You would really have to have energy and talent to make a go of it in sewing in any form.