{"id":76513,"date":"2023-02-04T16:52:45","date_gmt":"2023-02-04T21:52:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=76513"},"modified":"2023-02-04T16:52:48","modified_gmt":"2023-02-04T21:52:48","slug":"sewing-a-recession-proof-hobby-in-uncertain-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-a-recession-proof-hobby-in-uncertain-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Sewing &#8211; A Recession Proof Hobby In Uncertain Times"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/new-documents-created.png\" alt=\"recession proof hobby\n\" class=\"wp-image-76567 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/new-documents-created.png 940w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/new-documents-created-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/new-documents-created-500x419.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/new-documents-created-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/new-documents-created-150x126.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/new-documents-created-250x210.png 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 940px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 940\/788;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/new-documents-created.png\" alt=\"recession proof hobby\n\" class=\"wp-image-76567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/new-documents-created.png 940w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/new-documents-created-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/new-documents-created-500x419.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/new-documents-created-768x644.png 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/new-documents-created-150x126.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/new-documents-created-250x210.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are There Tough Times Ahead?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I'm no economist or professional analyst of any kind, but I think I feel what most people feel when it comes to the direction the world's economies are going. Whether it is a recession, or depression, or something different, I think that the next few years will bring a lot of new challenges. Particularly in challenging financial times your mental and physical health, as well as your pocketbook, can become either great sources of strength and support, or never-ending worry. For sewing enthusiasts like myself I struggle to see a better recession proof hobby than ours. In this article we'll discuss a little on how the hobby of sewing only becomes more valuable in difficult financial times.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1923341612-500x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76580 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1923341612-500x300.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1923341612-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1923341612-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1923341612-1536x922.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1923341612-2048x1229.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1923341612-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1923341612-250x150.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1923341612-500x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1923341612-500x300.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1923341612-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1923341612-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1923341612-1536x922.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1923341612-2048x1229.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1923341612-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1923341612-250x150.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is A Recession?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are different definitions and standards to what is officially called a recession, but I will be using the simple definition found on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/recession#:~:text=%3A%20a%20period%20of%20reduced%20economic%20activity\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/recession#:~:text=%3A%20a%20period%20of%20reduced%20economic%20activity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Merriam-Webster<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>recession, noun (1)<br>re\u00b7\u200bces\u00b7\u200bsion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 <strong>:&nbsp;<\/strong>a period of reduced economic activity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does this mean for you and me? Simply that there's less opportunity, and work around. This could take the form of shortages, inflation, joblessness, etc. In the household it means potential job losses and lower buying power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"286\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_2175375579-500x286.jpg\" alt=\"recession proof hobby\n\" class=\"wp-image-76573 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_2175375579-500x286.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_2175375579-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_2175375579-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_2175375579-1536x878.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_2175375579-2048x1170.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_2175375579-150x86.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_2175375579-250x143.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/286;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_2175375579-500x286.jpg\" alt=\"recession proof hobby\n\" class=\"wp-image-76573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_2175375579-500x286.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_2175375579-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_2175375579-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_2175375579-1536x878.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_2175375579-2048x1170.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_2175375579-150x86.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_2175375579-250x143.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Obvious<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn't take a genius to know that when the going gets tough having any tangible skill is better than not. At the basic level, clothes need to be fixed and made, and if people don't have much money they will look for alternatives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even an amateur sewer can greatly extend the lifespan of clothes through simple repairs. And if you can make whole garments with basic materials they can be bartered or traded for other things of value. This might sound far-fetched as it presumes a level of financial stress we haven't seen in generations, but some of the most powerful people in the world are talking about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/reports\/global-risks-report-2023\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/reports\/global-risks-report-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">situations like this<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_563715730-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"recession proof hobby\n\" class=\"wp-image-76572 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_563715730-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_563715730-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_563715730-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_563715730-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_563715730-2048x1363.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_563715730-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_563715730-250x166.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_563715730-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"recession proof hobby\n\" class=\"wp-image-76572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_563715730-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_563715730-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_563715730-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_563715730-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_563715730-2048x1363.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_563715730-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_563715730-250x166.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, what is more likely is are harsher supply chain disruptions, particularly products coming from India and China, whom supply a great portion of the West's textile products. Given that places like the US and Western Europe have long since moved their textile factories to the East, domestic demand would be unsatisfiable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fostering Community On And Offline <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a less dire situation, like a normal economic downturn, we are likely to see a great deal more stress being placed on the household. Already inflation is taking a big toll on the average consumer. Sewing, while helping to subsidize the family pocketbook, is also a great source of community online and offline. I'm sure many of us here have had great experiences with our local sewing groups, or like-minded communities like ours here at SSE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_213319645-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"recession proof hobby\n\" class=\"wp-image-76574 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_213319645-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_213319645-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_213319645-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_213319645-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_213319645-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_213319645-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_213319645-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_213319645-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"recession proof hobby\n\" class=\"wp-image-76574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_213319645-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_213319645-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_213319645-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_213319645-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_213319645-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_213319645-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_213319645-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As much as I value the online community, from my personal experience I would highly recommend searching for a local sewing group in your area. It really is a joy to be able to share your passion with people face-to-face. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Real Assets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are fortunate to already be deep into the hobby of sewing, you most likely own a sewing machine. Unlike many things in life, used correctly, a sewing machine is a real asset (as in something that can earn you money). A well-maintained machine holds value over a long period of time and depending on the model and condition, can eventually become a very valuable antique. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1810146259-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"recession proof hobby\n\" class=\"wp-image-76571 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1810146259-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1810146259-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1810146259-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1810146259-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1810146259-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1810146259-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1810146259-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1810146259-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"recession proof hobby\n\" class=\"wp-image-76571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1810146259-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1810146259-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1810146259-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1810146259-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1810146259-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1810146259-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1810146259-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how bad things get, I am confident in claiming that a well-maintained machine will always be valuable (particularly if you have an industrial model). A valuable site like <a href=\"https:\/\/sewing-machine-reviews.com\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sewing-machine-reviews.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">sew-machine-reviews.com<\/a> is a useful site to make sure you pick out a good model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Mental <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is much to say about mental health. Regardless of your opinions or education on it, I have yet to find someone who could claim that having an activity that you enjoy and gives you purpose is bad for your mental health. On the contrary, a worthwhile hobby can be a person's foundation that supports them and their family through all sorts of tough times. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1919118068-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76576 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1919118068-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1919118068-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1919118068-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1919118068-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1919118068-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1919118068-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1919118068-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1919118068-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1919118068-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1919118068-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1919118068-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1919118068-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1919118068-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1919118068-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_1919118068-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>At the risk of sounding mystical or superstitious, I really think there is something innately healthy and relaxing about working with your hands. I've found this opinion shared by gardeners, artists, woodworkers, and of course sewers. Being able to look, touch, and share something you made with your own two hands is a special privilege.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me know what you think in the comments below. Are we heading into a recession? 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