I like building bikes. I have four now that are all frame up builds, and I've used it to get pretty good at fixing and diagnosing issues too the point friends come to me. I've also learned to build wheels though that's very much a work in progress.
I also roast coffee. I exclusively buy green to roast for myself and friends and haven't bought roasted coffee in over a year!
I learned to sew and made a frame bag or two for my bike, and have made some shorts, pants, working on some skirts.
I keep fresh water planted aquariums and have learned to set those up. they are fun and very pretty.
I struggle with creative projects, so these types of things above - skilled, short projects, I guess - are my bread and butter. I'm learning guitar again but I'm not very musically creative either so we'll see how it goes this time.
honestly I think just getting stuff like corners and seam allowances dialed, frame bags (with minimal features) are super fun and easy. I order my tech fabric from seattlefabrics but ripstop by the roll is pretty popular too. it's worth getting a nylon swatch to see all the fabrics next to each other because of all the fabric stores I've been to, almost none have tech fabric.
if you don't have a machine, it's worth going to a store. I tried the thrift store and got one running but the feed dogs were broken. I've only ever had amazing experiences at sewing stores asking for help or guidance.
I also roast coffee. I exclusively buy green to roast for myself and friends and haven't bought roasted coffee in over a year!
I learned to sew and made a frame bag or two for my bike, and have made some shorts, pants, working on some skirts.
I keep fresh water planted aquariums and have learned to set those up. they are fun and very pretty.
I struggle with creative projects, so these types of things above - skilled, short projects, I guess - are my bread and butter. I'm learning guitar again but I'm not very musically creative either so we'll see how it goes this time.