Elyzabeth reporting.
It's an old fashioned skill, but I really love to sew. It's not only a utilitarian process; sewing is actually an art form that rivals painting or sculpting.
Back when I was a teenager, I took up sewing so that I could make things that you couldn't buy. Occasionally it was clothing or decorator items for my room, but mostly costumes for renaissance festivals and science fiction conventions. These days you can buy costumes for just about anything, but back in the day there was literally nothing available.
Of course, when I was a youngster, I could not have afforded to buy the sort of things I wanted. A good quality costume is expensive for the same reason that good quality clothing is. You get what you pay for and if you want excellent materials and craftsmanship, it's going to cost more.
But these days, you can buy just about anything you could want. Whether it's fashion, home decor or costuming, there is an endless variety of items available. A quick search online can turn up things you never could hope to find at your local department store. But even so, I still find plenty of reason to break out the sewing machine.
With Halloween coming up next month, I will share with you pictures and stories of costumes past and present. And my next big sewing project is going to be my future daughter-in-law's wedding dress. She and my son are getting married next summer and I am sure I will be endlessly blogging about the upcoming event.
Regards, Elyzabeth
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