This is not a hobby that I do a whole lot right now because it is time consuming and with school and homework I just don't have time. But that hobby is sewing. Above are three examples of the kinds of things I have made with that skill. A crochet yarn beanie, one finished and unfinished cross-stitch project, and a cloak I made years ago. The inner lining of the cloak was all hand stitched because we didn't have a sewing machine at the time. and then the outer lining was added later when I did have a sewing machine, its thick and made of corduroy.
I like sewing as a craft and a hobby. It takes a lot of work. Other kinds of things that I have made are baby blankets for nieces and nephews when they were born, hats, costume shirts, scarves, etc.
It's become a handy skill to have pertaining to my nieces and nephews who come to me when their stuffed animals have tears in them, asking me to play doctor and I sew them up.
I learned to sew from my mom. I used to watch her crochet and embroider and it made me want to do it to. I was pleased that I picked it up quickly but it also is a good practice in patience and determination. There have been plenty of times where I messed up and I had to sit there for hours and undo stitches that I got wrong. Just like with writing or any craft, you have to step back, take a breath, and come back at it again later.
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