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A hobby should bring you joy and give you a break from everyday worries. If sewing is your activity of choice, you probably already know that it’s fun, but did you know that sitting down at your sewing machine is beneficial to your health? Whether you’re a seasoned seamstress, occasional crafter, or novice needleworker, here are five more reasons to continue sewing. 

5 Health Benefits of Sewing

1. Keeps Your Mind Sharp

Like other parts of the body, the brain needs regular exercise to stay in shape. The focus and creative thinking involved in sewing keep your brain active and moving — it even enhances your brain’s ability to grow new brain cells. This can help prevent dementia as you age.  

2. Improves Motor Skills

sewing machineWhether you sew by hand or use a sewing machine, sewing enhances fine motor skills, especially hand-eye coordination. Maintaining good coordination helps you successfully perform other activities of daily living, from writing and cooking to something as seemingly mundane as brushing your teeth.

3. Enhances Mood

Activities and experiences that give you joy increase the levels of dopamine — a hormone that promotes feelings of well-being — in your brain. So, if you find sewing enjoyable, keep doing it. Each beautiful item you create on your sewing machine boosts your mental well-being. 

4. Relieves Stress

Sewing is a very meditative activity that encourages relaxation and mental clarity, thereby reducing stress. Concentrating on a project allows you to be in the moment, focus on the task at hand, and put other intrusive (and potentially stressful) thoughts aside, if only for a little while.     

5. Offers Opportunities for Socializing

Connecting with others is crucial to maintaining good mental health. Sewing can give you the opportunity to be part of a group that shares your interests. Many communities have active sewing, embroidery, knitting, and quilting clubs or guilds. Community centers, craft stores, and local adult education programs offer classes in these activities as well. Consider joining a club and/or taking a class to make new friends and share your love of this hobby.     

 

Whether you’re looking for a new pattern, fabric, or sewing machine, the Dothan (Singer) Sewing Center in Alabama has it all. For more than 45 years, their knowledgeable staff has provided high-quality and affordable sewing supplies, machines, and machine repair services to sewing enthusiasts of all skill levels throughout Dale, Henry, and Houston counties. They even offer sewing and embroidery classes, as well as free sewing machine training sessions. For more information, visit their website or call (334) 794-3177 to speak to a friendly associate today.

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