I've tried the same thing you're considering. There was an initial investment of the machine and some materials but if you produce enough, I think there is a substantial savings. Think about it: you can make anything you want for a fraction of the cost!

My problem was that I found the process of sewing itself boring so I gave up. The finished product wasn't enough motivation for me to suffer through the tedium of pushing the material through the machine. But if you enjoy or can tolerate the process and have some good designs, I think it is totally worth it.
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