Sewing

Sewing is an activity in FreeTime that builds Arts and Crafts enthusiasm, as well as a new talent badge. Sims can sew many craftables, including teddy bears, quilts, and customized clothing. Sims can build the Sewing Talent Badge by sewing many projects. Having high Creativity will make Sims earn this badge faster. All sewn objects can fail, except outfits and customized outfits.

No Badge
Sims with no talent can sew pot holders. High chance of failure.

Bronze Badge
Sims with a Bronze talent badge can sew teddy bears and curtains. Medium chance of failure.

Silver Badge
Sims with a Silver talent badge can sew quilts as well as 'an outfit', i.e. any outfit that can be bought in a category other than Outerwear, including custom content. Low chance of failure.

Gold Badge
Having a Gold talent badge enables Sims to sew a nifty special outfit with a texture that can be customized. Very low chance of failure.