I was thinking not too long ago about how we are all sewing for our bodies, and how apparel and …
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27. Dear Gabby: The Great Shoulder Adjustment Digest—Part 1
This certainly can’t touch the idea of the Great American Novel, but if you’ve been looking for a place to …
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Sewing Dilemma: too many choices?
I cannot be the only one, a beautiful fabric stash organised (folded is enough to be classed as properly organised …
Theme months and mini-challenges: what’s your vibe?
Here at Sewcialists we spend a fair bit of time brainstorming ideas and working through when we should run different …
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Sewing Dilemma: Which Remnants are Worth Holding On To?
My fabric stash is divided into two sections, stored separately—the large pieces of fabric (approximately 0.5 metres and up), and …
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26. Dear Gabby: PDF Patterns: Community Follow Up!
As it turns out, PDF print-at-home patterns are a hot and steamy topic! So much so, I felt it was …
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Ask The Sewcialists: How Long Does Fabric Stay in Your Stash (& Does It Change How You Feel About It)?
The Sewcialists’ year-long challenge to #SewThePrecious (that special fabric you’re apprehensive about cutting into) got me thinking about the fabric …
Sewing Dilemmas: Sewing for Seasons Change
Last March Gillian asked the Sewcialist community how we sew for the changing seasons. In my quest to be more …
Ask the Sewcialists: Do You Sew When You Have House Guests?
This one is a bit odd to ask now, given people aren’t doing a lot of visiting with others, however …
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25. Dear Gabby: Print at Home PDF Patterns: Community Feedback!
Since the start of quarantine, I’ve been sewing for myself at home so much more—a lot of masks, of course, …
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