This is one that’s been in the back of my mind for a while. Like many people, the move into …
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Ask the Sewcialists — Buttonholes and Zippers
Black Lives Matter, now and always. We are easing back into our regular content, but we promise to focus on …
Sewing Tips for Gaining Weight
Welcome to a the first in a series of posts about sewing for changing bodies! A few months back, someone …
Ask the Sewcialists: What Are Your Sewing Secrets?
While working on my York Pinafore for the most recent Sewcialists mini challenge, it occurred to me that there are …
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23. Dear Gabby: Sewing for Scoliosis—Help!
Dear Gabby, I have so many problems fitting garments, because I have scoliosis. My right shoulder is higher and bulges …
Ask The Sewcialists: What is the Deal with Cancel Culture?
If you spend as much time on social media as I do you may have also noticed that “influencers” (for …
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22. Dear Gabby: What’s a Fit Model? *Inside Edition!*
Dear Gabby, I’ve heard you talk a few times about working with a fit model in the ready-to-wear industry, but …
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Secret Seams—A Sustainable Sewing Badge of Honour
When Sewcialists first hosted the Sustainable Sewing theme month in 2018, it wasn’t a topic that I’d thought much about. …
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21. Dear Gabby: What is “Flattering,” anyway?—Help!
Dear Gabby, I was so proud! I finally finished my very first linen boxy tee, the kind everyone is wearing …
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20. Dear Gabby: I’ve been given bad fit advice — help!
Dear Gabby, I’ve been struggling with fitting a muslin, and I asked for some help in a Facebook group. I …
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