When sewing a gift, the pressure is lifted somewhat. Usually it is something they are not expecting, so there is no nagging doubt 'is this what they had in mind?' or 'will they think it is worth the price' or 'is it good enough' which can come with commissions (although even with these I find the following usually applies)
The very best thing about it is spending the time thinking about that person. I find that I spend the hours it takes to plan and make something thinking very fondly of the friend, of their likes and interests, of times we have spent together, of their personality, sense of humor and so on. Although I usually regret that I do not get to see more of most of my friends, I find making something for them almost like spending time with them in a strange way.
Often I will be making because I will be seeing them again soon, which is thrilling in itself. Sometimes I will be posting the gift, and everyone loves getting a surprise parcel through the letterbox. But always there is the sense of anticipation and the hope that they will be pleased with what I have made, with the time invested and thought process, hopefully it is something that captures their taste and that they will like it. At the very least I hope they will somehow sense the positive thoughts and memories that go into making each present special and unique, after all that someone is certainly someone quite special to me.
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