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Buttonhole Sewing Secrets Every Beginner Should Learn

A step-by-step guide to understanding, sewing, cutting, and troubleshooting buttonholes for perfect results every time.

Fabric & Textiles

The Ultimate Guide to Shopping for Stretchy Lingerie Fabric

Explore the essentials of lingerie fabrics, including knits, lace, and silk. Discover how understand stretch and pick the right size for ultimate comfort. By Sophie Hines.

Fabric & Textiles

How to Sew with Rayon: Expert Tips and Inspiring Projects

Discover the different kinds of rayon, how to sew with them, and what projects are best for this versatile fabric.

Seamwork Radio Podcast

5 Strategies to Help You Sew More Often

Episode 208: Need more time to sew? Here’s how to schedule time to sew, set goals, and keep your sewing projects manageable, so you can spend more time in front of your machine.

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Tutorials & Techniques

Buttonhole Sewing Secrets Every Beginner Should Learn

A step-by-step guide to understanding, sewing, cutting, and troubleshooting buttonholes for perfect results every time.

September 18, 2024 1
Fabric & Textiles

The Ultimate Guide to Shopping for Stretchy Lingerie Fabric

Explore the essentials of lingerie fabrics, including knits, lace, and silk. Discover how understand stretch and pick the right size for ultimate comfort. By Sophie Hines.

September 16, 2024 1
Fabric & Textiles

How to Sew with Rayon: Expert Tips and Inspiring Projects

Discover the different kinds of rayon, how to sew with them, and what projects are best for this versatile fabric.

September 11, 2024 6
Seamwork Radio Podcast

5 Strategies to Help You Sew More Often

Episode 208: Need more time to sew? Here’s how to schedule time to sew, set goals, and keep your sewing projects manageable, so you can spend more time in front of your machine.

September 9, 2024 0
Sustainability

10 Tips for Upcycling Your Clothes With April From Coolirpa

Episode 207: April Yang is a DIY, thrift-flipping enthusiast, and she has expert tips for upcycling, thrift shopping for fabric, and keeping sewing sustainable and fun.

September 2, 2024 1
Patterns

Introducing the Sage Blouse!

Get the best fabric recommendations, fitting tutorials, and styling ideas for this tailored blouse.

September 1, 2024 5
Patterns

Introducing the Meadow Blouse!

Get the best fabric recommendations, fitting tutorials, and styling ideas for this ruffled collar blouse.

September 1, 2024 0
Members-only

Members-only! What's new in September 2024

Meet two new blouse patterns, and don't forget to get tickets for Stitchfest!

September 1, 2024 2
Seamwork Radio Podcast

Finding Balance and Living Intentionally

Episode 206: Sarai and Tina from the In Kinship podcast talk about finding balance and intentionality in sewing, making, and life. And, of course, about the importance of taking ti

August 26, 2024 0

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10 Budget-Friendly Sewing Tools From the Hardware Store

Explore 10 affordable sewing tools you can buy at any hardware store. Plus, learn how to use them to elevate your sewing projects without breaking the bank.

August 21, 2024 16
Seamwork Radio Podcast

Sewing For Kids: 10 Tips From Tilly and the Buttons

Episode 205: Discover creative and practical sewing tips for sewing with children in this interview with Tilly and the Buttons.

August 19, 2024 1
Patterns

10 Sewing Patterns You Can Make In One Day

These Seamwork projects are all quick wins that I’ve sewn myself, and that you can make in a single day.

August 14, 2024 5
Patterns

Pro Patternmaker Reacts to Common Fitting Myths

Episode 204: Our patternmaker debunks 5 fitting myths that could totally change your sewing game.

August 12, 2024 2
Fabric & Textiles

5 Genius Ways to Store Your Fabric

Clever ideas for organiing your fabric stash.

August 7, 2024 29
Patterns

Secrets From a Pro Patternmaker: How Patterns Are Made

Learn about how a Seamwork pattern goes from the first sketch to the final photoshoot.

August 5, 2024 1
Patterns

Introducing the Brookes Skirt!

Fabric, fitting, and styling ideas for this button-front denim skirt.

August 1, 2024 2
Patterns

Introducing the West Shirt!

Fabric, fitting, and pattern-hacking ideas for this button-up top.

August 1, 2024 0
Members-only

Members-only! What's new in August 2024

Meet the new patterns and see all the special guests coming soon on the podcast!

August 1, 2024 1
Fabric & Textiles

5 Ways to Sew From Your Fabric Stash

Episode 202: Tricks for shopping your stash before you start buying new fabric.

July 29, 2024 4
Tutorials & Techniques

I Tested 4 Unexpected Ways to Sew Spaghetti Straps

You can use a bobby pin, cord, or straw to turn out your spaghetti straps. Or is there an even better way?

July 24, 2024 9
Seamwork Radio Podcast

Space Camp Part 4: Organize Your Sewing Space

Episode 201: Our favorite tricks for keeping your sewing space organized and clean.

July 22, 2024 0
Tutorials & Techniques

How to Turn Any Dress Pattern into a Top

Make the most of your sewing patterns with this easy pattern hack.

July 17, 2024 2
Seamwork Radio Podcast

Space Camp Part 3: Audit Your Sewing Space

Episode 200: How to decide what to keep, donate, and trash.

July 15, 2024 0
Seamwork Radio Podcast

Space Camp Part 2: Strategize Your Sewing Space

Episode 199: Learn how to set a strategy for your budget, time, tools, and storage.

July 8, 2024 2
Tutorials & Techniques

6 Vintage Details I Love + How to Sew Them!

How to create a delicate sleeve tie, sew vintage hemstitches, and add lace to your projects.

July 3, 2024 18
Members-only

Members-only! What's new in July 2024

Meet the new patterns, go behind the seams, and be sure to sign up for Space Camp!

July 1, 2024 5
Patterns

Introducing the Baker Dress!

Fabric, fitting, and pattern-hacking ideas for this charming dress.

July 1, 2024 3
Patterns

Introducing the Ash Dress!

Fabric, fitting, and pattern-hacking ideas for this slip dress.

July 1, 2024 0
Seamwork Radio Podcast

Space Camp Part 1: Explore Your Sewing Space

Episode 198: Does your sewing space need an upgrade? Follow along with this series to create your dream space.

July 1, 2024 2
Seamwork Radio Podcast

These Unexpected Apps Will Level Up Your Sewing

Episode 197: Get creative, stay organized, and sketch your sewing plans with these 5 apps.

June 24, 2024 2

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