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Fabric Guides

A Guide to Creating Sun-Printed Garments with Cyanotype

How to make wearable art using a nineteenth-century printing process and your sewing chops. By Kati Sidwall.

December 31, 2021 0
Creativity & Mindset

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
Sewing Patterns

You Need a Bias-cut Dress in Your Closet. Sew This Slip Dress.

Fabric ideas, fitting details, and why bias-cut dresses are so special.

December 31, 2021 0
Sewing Patterns

Learn Soft Tailoring with the Keaton Blazer

Fabric ideas, fitting details—and what exactly is soft tailoring?

December 31, 2021 0
Seamwork Magazine is Getting a Little Makeover

After 86 issues of the magazine, we’re looking for new ways to practice creativity.

December 31, 2021 0
Seamwork Radio Podcast

Mimi G and Norris: A Sewing Love Story

Episode 70: When Mimi introduced the sewing world to Norris in 2015 it was easy to be enchanted by the creative energy and connection they shared. Listen to their love story!

December 17, 2021 0
Seamwork Radio Podcast

What Can You Learn from Niche Sewing?

Episode 69: Sarai and Haley talk about how niche sewing can help you to continuously grow and rediscover the joys of sewing.

December 14, 2021 0
Seamwork Radio Podcast

Fave podcasts of 2021 with Love to Sew

Episode 68: Looking for new podcasts to listen to? Whether sewing or craft related, storytelling, or (how could we leave it out?) true crime, you'll find something on this show.

December 14, 2021 0
Seamwork Radio Podcast

Lessons from other hobbies, with Alexia Abegg

Episode 67: Learn from Alexia Abegg (of Ruby Star Society) on why you need to give yourself permission to have all the hobbies!

December 7, 2021 0

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Sewing Tutorials

How to Adjust Armhole Depth on a Sewing Pattern

In this video, learn an armhole depth adjustment.

November 30, 2021 0
Makers & Crafts

What’s in a Pattern Name?

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

November 30, 2021 0
Style & Wardrobe

One Sewing Pattern, Three Different Garments

I maximized my fabric stash with three different versions of the Seamwork Skipper sweatshirt. By Tino Motloung.

November 30, 2021 0
Style & Wardrobe

Clashing Prints: A Project Runway Inspired Sewing Challenge

It sounds contradictory, but limitations spark our creativity, and boundaries help us get innovative. By Aims Watts.

November 30, 2021 0
Style & Wardrobe

Create a Capsule Lingerie Collection for Your Wardrobe

Give yourself a special gift this holiday season by sewing up this lingerie collection. By Farrah Dodson.

November 30, 2021 0
Creativity & Mindset

10 Things I learned From Sewing a Bra Every Week

Can I whip up a perfectly fitting bra in a day? No. Do I have a lingerie drawer stocked full of gorgeous lingerie? Yes! By Orla McGreal.

November 30, 2021 0
Sewing Tutorials

How to Sew a Bra

From fabric and notions to construction tips, an overview of how to sew a bra.

November 30, 2021 0
Sewing Patterns

Sew the Fable Underwear

Fabric ideas and fitting details for these cheeky underwear.

November 30, 2021 0
Sewing Patterns

Sew the Robin Bralette

Fabric ideas and fitting details for this bralette.

November 30, 2021 0
Creativity & Mindset

Why You Should Revel in the Sewing Process

The best of Seamwork 2021: A retrospective of our sewing adventure over the last year.

November 30, 2021 0
Seamwork Radio Podcast

Do I HAVE to sew gifts?

Episode 66: Sarai and Haley talk about how the holiday season creates a perfect storm for crafting-stress, plus some tips for removing pressure while still making gifts with love.

November 30, 2021 0
Seamwork Radio Podcast

The Decade Project: 5 Lessons So Far

Episode 65: Sarai's 5 key things she has learned about designing clothing for longevity, and they're all things you can apply to your own sewing.

November 9, 2021 0
Seamwork Radio Podcast

What's Your Learning Style?

Episode 64: There are 2 different approaches to learning—the ambitious learner and the cautious learner. Which type are you?

November 9, 2021 0
Seamwork Radio Podcast

How to Build Your Sewing Skills Intentionally

Episode 63: Sarai and Haley talk about how you can build up your sewing skills intentionally while making things you still love.

November 9, 2021 0
Seamwork Radio Podcast

How Blackbird Fabrics Came To Be, With Caroline Somos

Episode 62: Caroline didn't set out to open one of the most successful online fabric shops in the sewing community, in this episode she shares how Blackbird Fabrics came to be.

November 1, 2021 0
Fabric Guides

If Sewing Makes You Impatient, Try Knitting

As an impatient sewist, taking up knitting taught me to slow down. By Emer Moreau.

October 31, 2021 0
Style & Wardrobe

Did You Make That?

Get inspired by these finished Seamwork projects.

October 31, 2021 0
Style & Wardrobe

Create a Capsule Wardrobe with a Cozy Sweater

Embrace the fall season by sewing up this cozy capsule wardrobe, by Farrah Dodson.

October 31, 2021 0
Makers & Crafts

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
Sewing Tutorials

The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Sewing Machine

Everything you need to consider when buying a sewing machine.

October 31, 2021 0
Fabric Guides

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