Sewing has become a major part of my life. I realized a few years back that I could make most everything I needed. I know I could go to Wal-Mart and buy a blouse for $10 on sale, but there is nothing more pleasurable than making a blouse with your on two hands. I spent $8 on material, and I already had the buttons from another worn out blouse. So if you figure in the material, thread and time, I am sure the blouse cost me over a $10 sale blouse. But how do you measure internal satisfaction. It means so much more than buying something off the wrack. You start off with just a piece of fabric, and then in few hours it is a beautiful blouse. (more…)