Short answer:
Depends on whether you think your time is worth anything.
Longer answer:
If you just want to make your own gear as a hobby, it can be a lot of fun.
You can usually find the materials pretty reasonably priced, but your labor and quality control 'education' could mean you'll end up effectively paying yourself 25 cents an hour for your time.
Guys like Brandon tend to charge a very reasonable amount for their time and effort...which is why you'll probably never hear them talk about their new Ferrari's.
(And since I generally make more that 25 cents an hour, and don't have the time to sew, I'll gladly pay him for his experience and expertise.)
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