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Sewing Success Stories: Seamwork Ambassador Projects

Get inspired by these finished Seamwork patterns.

July 28, 2023 1
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5 More Sewing YouTube Channels to Follow: Part 3

Binge-worthy tutorials, project diaries, and empowering sewing videos.

July 17, 2023 7
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5 MORE Sewing YouTube Channels to Follow Right Now

Binge-worthy sewing channels.

April 17, 2023 6
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6 Sewing YouTube Channels to Follow Right Now

Binge-worthy tutorials, project diaries, and empowering sewing videos.

November 28, 2022 0
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Seamwork is Now a Certified B Corp!

We invite you to Sew for Good: Mend. Donate. Create.

October 25, 2022 0
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Jenny Doan Wants You to Break the Quilting Rules

Quilts outlive you, and that’s only part of what makes them so powerful.

August 31, 2022 0
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The Best Sewing Books for Beginners

Three kinds of sewing books you need in your library.

June 8, 2022 0
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How to Meet People at Frocktails (Even as an Introvert)

Dear Jenny: A sewing advice column for everyone.

June 6, 2022 0
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Alexis Bailey Empowers You to Take Sewing on the Road

Sustainability, hand-sewing, and zero-waste patterns are at the heart of this maker’s creative business.

April 20, 2022 0

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How to Find the Best Silhouette for Your Body (And Your Style)

Follow this simple exercise to sketch the outfits you love to wear the most.

December 31, 2021 0
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What’s in a Pattern Name?

In our global sewing community, we need culturally diverse pattern names. By Katiusca Guzman.

November 30, 2021 0
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Finding Sewing Inspiration from a Moment in History

What can you make with fashion’s enduring love of British wool? By Jess Lucas.

October 31, 2021 0
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Finding Fiber in Life’s Second Act

Four women on the benefits of pursuing fiber art in retirement. By Sara Berkes.

October 31, 2021 0
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A Seamworker’s Guide to Kaua‘i

This small island has three fabric stores to satisfy your quilting, crafting, and garment-making needs. By Noelle Fujii-Oride.

October 31, 2021 0
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Did You Make That?

Get inspired by these finished Seamwork projects.

September 30, 2021 0
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The Myth of Fast Fashion’s Unskilled Labor

The fast fashion industry is a behemoth—so radicalize your sewing practice. By Brittany Archibald.

September 30, 2021 0
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Finding Sewing Inspiration from a Moment in History

Getting inspired by Welsh tapestry. By Jess Lucas.

September 30, 2021 0
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Reimagining the Philippine Terno for Modern Times

Connecting with my Filipino culture by learning how to sew terno. By Nicole Angeline.

September 30, 2021 0
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Cosplay is for Everyone

What is it about cosplay that is so entrancing—why do people want to transform themselves into someone else? By Meg Stively.

September 30, 2021 0
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Finding Sewing Inspiration from a Moment in History

Did Queen Elizabeth Love Embroidery? By Jess Lucas.

August 31, 2021 0
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From Frantic Ad World to Contemplative Stitching

My fabric has right and wrong sides, and so does my professional life. By Maria Claudia Brigido.

August 31, 2021 0
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Sewing and Neurodiversity

Hacking patterns and my brain: Tricks for neurodivergent makers. By Niko Prytula.

August 31, 2021 0
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Creating a Space for Asian Sewists and Allies

Have you listened to the Asian Sewist Collective podcast yet? By Nicole Angeline.

August 31, 2021 0
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Stop Printing. Do You Know About Projector Sewing?

There’s a group of makers who no longer have to print, tape, and cut paper patterns. By Nastasia Morris.

July 31, 2021 0
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4 Surface Designers Share Tips for Wearing Color and Prints

From mixing prints to finding your favorite colors, these designers understand the role that textiles have in self-expression.

July 31, 2021 0
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Pattern Weights Aren’t Just Utilitarian

Bianca Springer elevates a small but necessary sewing tool into something artistic and inspirational. By Lori Caldwell.

June 30, 2021 0
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Three Generations Revel in Me-Made Wardrobes

With our differing worldviews, sewing is our common thread. By Elizabeth Endicott.

May 31, 2021 0
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Creating a More Colorful Quilting Community

This non-profit connects the modern quilting community across all colors, ages, genders, and backgrounds. An interview by Lori Caldwell.

May 31, 2021 0
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Drawing the Line Between Cultural Appropriation and Appreciation

Distinguishing between the two is not always easy. Here are some of the nuances. By Noelle Fujii-Oride.

May 31, 2021 0
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The Powerful Swimwear of Sirena Patterns

An interview with swimsuit expert and PDF patternmaker, Tommie Hernández. By Karla Menéndez.

May 31, 2021 0

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