Sewing can be mentally stimulating and meditative and, studies have shown that sewing can help to reduce stress and other illnesses.
In our fast-paced lives, sewing is a great way to connect with ourselves, use some creativity, and stimulate the brain.
Plus, it can be ego-building and relaxing.
So what's not to like about sewing? Guys, too, can participate in the hobby and skill and use their sense of creativity as well.
You've heard it said that when an individual is challenged, encouraged, and creative they may feel full-not necessarily the full like after a huge Thanksgiving dinner, but in a way that makes you feel full of joy, imagination, warmth, and creativity.
Just think of creating an awe-inspiring project that may even turn out to be quite sophisticated with one simple skill-sewing.
And, with a little practice, almost anyone can sew a straight line.
Sewing is good for you both mentally and physically.
You can translate an idea into a reality, achieve balance in your life, play with different textures and ideas, and have a passion for relaxation by digging out your sewing machine.
If you currently don't own a sewing machine and cannot afford to purchase one, simply purchase a needle and thread and take up the hobby of embroidery, cross-stich, or just plain hand stitching.
By doing this, you too can create a sophisticated project and feel a sense of accomplishment when you see the final results.
Sewing allows you to relax from the pressures of the everyday world, enhances your self-esteem when you demonstrate your creativity, and give you the feeling of accomplishment.
Studies have also shown that engaging in an activity such as sewing or intricate work with your hands reduces your overall heart and blood rate and promotes relaxation.
To top it all off, it is much less expense than a therapist! When you are engaged in a repetitive task and creating something, most likely you will obtain a relaxing effect.
Focusing on crafting something and using your ingenuity can help in letting go of worries, if even for a little while.
It is important to take a break from the humdrum of life's challenges and stressors.
What better way than to do something fun, something that will relax you, ease your burdens, and give you the sense of accomplishment when that first quilt is finished, your granddaughter's wedding dress is complete or, if you are a beginner, your first simple project went amazingly well by your brief lesson or tutorial.
So, give it some thought.
What's wrong with sewing? It's not just for grandmothers and it's not just to create the quilts that look impossible to accomplish.
Sewing is a life-long hobby and skill that will ease the pressures of a fast-paced world-and who doesn't need to let go and escape to a dreamland filled with the beautiful colors of the rainbow or the deeper depths of the color wheel.
Try it out-you may be surprised at a new interest and hobby that could last a lifetime.