Repair consultant Tessa Solomons explained to the BBC that mending and embroidering clothes shows that a person has a personal relationship with their garments. "You're stepping outside consumer culture, and identifying yourself as somebody with a relationship with their clothes and that you're prepared to invest in that ongoing relationship. And it's fun to take something that was mass produced and bring your own personality to that."
#24 Just Got Back From My Vacation And Got So Inspired, Wanted To Embody What I Saw
But sustainability isn't the only thing that attracts hobbyists to craftwork. Some use it as a form of meditation. In fact, when you take a craft of any kind as a hobby, you don't even need to be good at it to reap the benefits for your mental health. A 2019 study found that even doodling for 10 minutes can improve your mood.
#26 I Recreated This Galadriel Costume After Falling In Love With The Original (Photos Are Me!)
If you're hesitating about whether it's worth picking up that brush, crochet hook, or chisel, let us quell your doubts. "When we come back from doing leisure, we're often re-engaged, we're better able to concentrate and we're in a better mood, so the first thing is to give yourself permission to do it," Associate Professor of Health Psychology Matthew Zwadzki explained to The New York Times.
"Write yourself a prescription that says, 'I'm going to take 10 minutes, three times a week. That is my time.'"
What do you think about the wonderful DIY projects in this list, Pandas? Don't be shy and show these talented people some love! And if you're a crafty Panda yourself, share your arts, crafts, and DIY projects with us too! And if you'd like to see more incredible creations from the r/SomethingIMade community, check out our previous articles here, here, and right here!
#31 I Made My Own Black And White Film Developer Out Of Fresh Rosemary, Water, Washing Soda, And Vitamin C Powder For The First Time. I Got Images On My Test 120 Film
#32 I Couldn't Find A Leather Apron That Was Exactly What I Wanted, So I Made One
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