The benefits of Sewing and crocheting:  Sewing is not only fun, but there are also several studies which state the benefits of sewing for children and adults.  According to AllFreeSewing.com and Mindfood.org sewing helps to keep our minds and bodies healthy.  

 

Relaxing and therapeutic - Doing a repetitive activity such as sewing and crocheting is very calming especially when you need to take a break from day -to - day stress.  Sewing gives us a chance to reach a state of calmness which relieves anxiety and can even treat depression, post - traumatic stress disorder, and chronic pain.

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Builds self - esteem and confidence- accomplish something with your own hands and also wearing clothes and accessories that truly fit properly and reflects your individual style can build confidence.

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Increases creativity - Due to the various fabric, yarn and embellishment choices, there are so many ways to sew an item which enhances the sewers abilities to become very creative.

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Helps with hand-eye-coordination - Machine sewing, hand sewing, and crocheting requires many hours of working with tiny sewing needles, small crochet hooks, and paying close attention to details.  This builds, focusing skills and concentration which improves hand-eye- coordination.

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Protects us from dementia - According to articles.mercola.com regardless of your age if you.

challenge your brain with new information as in crafting, the brain continues to make neurons which means that cognitive function can be improved. and cognitive decline can be reversed.

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Other Benefits:

Sew for your home - Make year- round soft home furnishings such as: pillows, curtains, aprons, and more.

Kids - Make clothes, accessories, & decorate kid's rooms.

Baby - Make baby blankets, christening outfits, bibs, & diaper bags.

Gifts - Make gifts for every occasion.

Saves our landfills - Learn how to recycle almost anything made from fabric especially used jeans.

Saves us money and time- learn how to sew your clothes and do your own alterations, spend less time at the mall and the cleaners and more time with family & friends.

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Sewing and crocheting are some of the most accessible and inexpensive crafts which allows us on a daily basis to tap into our creativity, show our individual style, build self-esteem and boost confidence, develop brain power, save money by making items for yourself, family, friends and your home, are lifetime skills, and most of all sewing and crocheting are fun.

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Sewing and crocheting will improve the quality of your life, learn how to sew & crochet now.  

 

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