I started sewing back in high school. It was a class my mom had me take and i hated it. Just wasn't really my thing. After high school, I made a cloak for a renaissance festival. Crappiest material AND sewing happened. It was horrific. Over time i would sew really small and simple things. I made my husband (boyfriend at the time) some things and he genuinely enjoyed it. One of my first real cosplays was my silent hill nurse. It was honestly one of the most fun experiences as well since i had never been to a convention before. I ended up winning best advanced costume and it really gave me a sense of pride. I keep going back to the costume to change it and make it better. I started using liquid latex for the skin. Lulu from FFX became costume number 2 for me. IT was such an undertaking. Wander is my most recent costume but i plan on making future ones.
As for hobbies other than sewing: I do play video games when i can find time. Right now i babysit to earn money to go to cons. I work full time on top of it. I like keeping my hands busy. I draw, paint, cook and bake. I'm sort of all over the board lol.