I never thought much of sewing until I found out it actually has health benefits.
I didn't know it had health benefits. What are they? I've had a needle go through my finger so I wouldn't consider that a benefit, lol.
Well, the number one benefit is that it's proven to reduce stress and anxiety. Unless finger pricks and blood stresses you out.
The pricks and blood don't stress me out, however getting everything exactly right can be.  Having to undo stitches can be so frustrating. 
How long have you been sewing? I want to try, but the "mess up and start over" part scares me away.
Off and on for about 30 years. I made prom dresses for myself and a few freinds.
30 years!? Oh, so you're a master then! You should start a YouTube channel and give lessons to poor souls like me.
I wouldn't consider myself a master, it's just something I like to do every now and then. I would like to start using thrift store finds and reworking them.
Like sewing your own patterns into clothes from thrift stores? I've never thought of that. That's cool!
Something like that, using that fabric and making something out of it. I'm not sure how much clothing is trashed but I want to do things to help the environment.