Developing a skill can really pay dividends
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MAKING something from scratch is not necessarily the cheaper option these days. So many goods are now manufactured in the Far East, that clothes, for example, can be bought for less than they can be made here at home.
But crafting is not just about saving money. A beautiful home-made card is unique and has a special meaning for the person who receives it.
That said, it can pay dividends. Ciara O’Halloran, who has recently mastered the art of using a sewing machine, believes she will save money in the longrun.
“Developing a general skill like that means you can tweak your own clothes or make your own cushions and that kind of stuff. It means you can buy things that don’t fit quite right and just fix it or personalise stuff.”
Because of the increased interest in crafts, there are a host of good websites with ideas and projects.
Check out www.coolcraftsites. com which has links to online forums for everything from embroidery to ceramics to dollmaking.
At www.craftbits.com there are hundreds of free craft projects to download, including knitting patterns, soap-making recipes and DIY gift ideas for any occasion such as Christmas.
Another site worth checking out is www.easycraftprojects. net, which again offers free project information.
