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Fabric & Textiles
How to Sew a Rain Jacket
Tips for picking out waterproof and water-resistant fabrics, sealing seams, and sewing your own rain gear.
March 1, 2023 3
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Style & Wardrobe
Making a 1930s Inspired Slip Dress for Spring
Sew the Grace dress with me. By Sarai Mitnick.
February 27, 2023 7
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Seamwork Radio Podcast
How to Revolutionize Your Sewing Space
73% of you said that your sewing space stops you from sewing. In this episode, Sarai and Haley help you figure out the issues that bother you the most about your sewing space, Then they share concrete ideas to fix each of those issues.
February 23, 2023 0
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Style & Wardrobe
How to Dress for Spring Weather
Outfit ideas and styling tips for when the weather can't make up its mind.
February 20, 2023 7
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Seamwork Radio Podcast
How (And When) to Ditch Your Sewing Plans
Making sewing plans is a great way to keep you motivated, but sometimes you need to break the rules. In this episode, Sarai and Haley share the reasons why you might want to break your plans along with tips to help you ditch them.
February 13, 2023 0
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Style & Wardrobe
How I’m Planning My Spring Wardrobe
A new vlog to help you get inspired for Design Your Wardrobe. By Sarai Mitnick.
February 13, 2023 18
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Fabric & Textiles
10 Tips for Sewing Jeans
Our trusted resources for making your own denim pants.
February 8, 2023 10
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Tutorials & Techniques
How to Sew Tricky Buttonholes
Tips for sewing buttonholes on thick, slippery, and stretchy fabrics.
February 6, 2023 15
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Seamwork Radio Podcast
Tips to Slow Down and Enjoy Your Sewing
Sarai and Haley share practical things that you can do to use sewing to slow down and de-stress, including 5 tips to ditch your productivity-focused mindset, even if it's just for a little while, to relax and enjoy your sewing time.
January 30, 2023 0
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Sustainability
4 Actionable Ways to Sew More Sustainably
How to consider your environmental impact when sewing so you can reduce waste and save money.
January 25, 2023 11
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Tutorials & Techniques
How to do the Burrito Method on a Sleeveless Garment
Part 2: Use this sewing magic trick to get a clean finish.
January 23, 2023 7
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Style & Wardrobe
How to Design a 5-Piece Capsule Wardrobe
Follow these easy steps to create a wearable, mix-and-match capsule wardrobe.
January 18, 2023 0
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Seamwork Radio Podcast
How I Designed a 5-piece Wardrobe
Want to sew a capsule wardrobe? If you need help narrowing down your choices, Sarai and Haley will show you how to turn all the inspiration you’ve gathered for your wardrobe into a final plan that really fits your life right now.
January 17, 2023 0
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Tutorials & Techniques
How to do the Burrito Method on a Lined Yoke
Part 1: Use this sewing magic trick to get a clean finish.
January 16, 2023 5
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Creativity & Mindset
How to Solve a Sewing Mystery
Clever ideas (and tons of links) for choosing your next sewing adventure.
January 11, 2023 0
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Fabric & Textiles
How to Sew With Rib Knit Fabric
What is rib knit, what can you sew with it, and how is it different from ribbing?
January 9, 2023 0
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Creativity & Mindset
Do You Want to Sew Clothes that Fit?
Is making clothes that fit at the top of your sewing agenda? Here’s how to start exploring the world of fitting.
January 4, 2023 0
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Creativity & Mindset
Are You Sewing Clothes You Actually Wear?
The next step in the Sewing by Design framework is to sew your dream wardrobe. Here’s the BEST way to do that.
December 28, 2022 0
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Style & Wardrobe
6 Clever Ways to Style Outerwear
How to build everyday outfits with your favorite coats and jackets.
December 19, 2022 0
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Creativity & Mindset
The 8 Most Important Sewing Skills to Learn
The next step in the Sewing by Design framework is to set up a strong foundation of sewing skills.
December 14, 2022 0
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Tutorials & Techniques
An Easy Magic Trick for Sewing Scrunchies
Use a little bit of sewing magic trick to make these scrunchies from your fabric scraps.
December 12, 2022 0