I am addicted to sewing! These days it is mainly quilting. I have been sewing since I was about 7 years old and I am now 64. I made most of my own garments when I was younger, from my wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses to the children's clothes and even an outdoor coat for my husband..we were poor university students at the time! I get very bad tempered if I am not able to get to my beloved Bernina for at least a few stitches a day. I have a spare machine at out vacation house too. Our daughter does not sew but I gave her a lovely sewing machine for her birthday a couple of years ago...you never know the bug may bite some day. My 5 year old grand daughter has already been initiated into the wondrous world of fabrics and threads and has had driving lessons on Gramma's sewing machine..we made a small quilt together then embroidered her 'signature' and the date on the border. Just last week she and I were discussing Halloween costumes, she wants to dress up as a puppy and she quipped that " ..we just cut it like this and sew a big straight line up the back". I have a very sweet and tolerant husband who visits fabric stores with me and will often suggest projects. He understands the 'need' for a sewing space, time and all the tools required.
In my world sewing soothes the soul.

You must be mind readers! I have been trying to figure out how to make a strapless dress stay put when I go on a cruise in November. Thankyou.