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Sewing is one of my absolute favorite things to do! I love the satisfaction that comes from completing a project and being able to say, “I made that!”
Of course, there are many other reasons why you should learn how to sew. It truly is one of the best hobbies. Sewing is good for you! Here are a few reasons why…
Sewing Provides Relief from Depression and Anxiety
Life is stressful and sometimes overwhelming. As you get involved in a sewing project, it helps you forget your worries for a while. This can lower your overall stress. Lots of people enjoy the therapeutic benefits of sewing. Ann Collier claims using textile crafts and handcrafts can even enrich the healing process in people who are seeking therapy.
Lots of people claim, “Sewing in My Therapy!”
Sewing Improves Your Dexterity and Hand-Eye Coordination
Sewing requires a lot of precision movements — threading needles, tracing patterns, cutting fabric, lining up seam allowances, and stitching by hand. As you get older, your hand-eye coordination and dexterity decline naturally. Sewing helps you improve and maintain these skills.
Sewing Exercises Your Brain
Sewing also helps keep your brain sharp because it requires a lot of concentration. You must decode sewing patterns, visualize what you want to sew, and create a plan to finish your sewing projects. This mental focus sharpens your brain. Studies show that people who do not exercise their brain every day are more likely to get Alzheimer’s and dementia at earlier ages.
Sewing Makes You Happy
Sewing is not about saving money… It is about expressing yourself and creating something beautiful. It’s so satisfying to make something unique with your hands! It’s a creative outlet that makes you happy.
You can also lift the spirits of others by sewing gifts. I try to sew at least one thing for someone every month. It is a blessing to be able to give and it makes me happy!
I want others to find the joy in sewing, too. That’s why I run this website. I hope you subscribe.
What do you think? Is sewing good for you?!? Let us know in the comments below.
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I am beginning to like your Sewing Society already, I’ve been reading your sight. It looks impressive. And yes, It says in the owners manual for my machine.. “Do not oil your Husqvarna sewing machine”.. When I did have it serviced the person oiled it and it stunk like oil after for months. So I assume he didnt know much about that make of machine. My machine runs very quiet without OIL! The way it is manufactured oiling is not neccesary. So I assume they are right printing that in the manual. After 24/25 years of use with no problems and one servising. I consider myself lucky ,,,,,the luck of the draw. Looking forward to your sight, good luck and God Bless.