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Haley’s Spring Trend Forecast Jan 31, 2024

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Trends are one of the most powerful forces that drive fashion. But they’re a little tricky.

On one hand, trends can be really fun to play with. They bring something new into your wardrobe. But on the other hand, you don't want a closet full of really trendy things that don't really feel like you.

Sarai and Haley cover eight trends for spring 2024 and some ways you can incorporate them into your sewing.

How to Discover Your Creative Purpose Jan 24, 2024

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Having a real sense of your creative purpose can act as a North Star that guides you in your hobbies—or any creative part of your life.

But your purpose can shift as you grow and learn different things about yourself. Uncovering what matters to you is something you have to do repeatedly.

Here are 4 exercises to help you discover how you're changing and how your purpose might be changing, too.

5 Tips for Thrifting Your Next Sewing Project Jan 17, 2024

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Did you get into sewing to help reduce textile waste? A lot of people do. And it's great to go to a fabric store and get that new, beautiful fabric. But sometimes it's nice to find an alternative and really flex your creativity in a new way and help to keep that waste down.

In this episode, get give tips for using thrift shop finds to create your next sewing project.

10 Things To Do When You're Not Feeling Creative Jan 10, 2024

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Has your creativity ever felt a little low? Today, Sarai and Haley share ten things to do when you're just not feeling very creative.

They cover things you can do to come up with new ideas that get you excited again, things you can do to prepare for when creativity does strike, and things you can do to get your hands moving.

5 Tips to Upgrade Your Sewing for Cold Weather Jan 03, 2024

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In this week’s episode, Sarai and Haley share 5 ideas to help you sew for cold weather. They cover how to make your winter sewing extra warm and cozy, and share practical tips and fabric ideas for a toasty, wearable winter wardrobe.

Portland Pattermaker Panel LIVE From Stitchfest Dec 27, 2023

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Listen to a recording of the patternmaker panel with 6 amazingly talented patternmakers here in Portland, moderated by Sarai. They chat about all the secrets your patternmaker wants you to know, the differences between ready-to-wear and sewing, and their favorite parts about making patterns.

Seamwork Radio LIVE at Stitchfest: Part 2 Dec 20, 2023

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In October, we hosted our very first in-person event at Seamwork HQ. Nearly 100 Seamworkers gathered for Stitchfest, and we all spent the day together later. There was a panel of local patternmakers, a sample sale, and a live recording of the Seamwork Radio podcast.

In the live recording, Sarai and our patternmaker, Robin, answer the 7 most common sewing questions we get asked here at Seamwork.

Seamwork Radio LIVE at Stitchfest: Part 1 Dec 13, 2023

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In the live recording, Sarai and our patternmaker, Robin, answer the 7 most common sewing questions we get asked here at Seamwork.

50 Ideas for Handmade Holiday Gifts Dec 06, 2023

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This week, Sarai and Haley share their favorite things to make, and tips for making your handmade gifts feel extra special.

If you’re going to sew gifts over the holidays, listen to their comprehensive list of more than 50 project ideas.

Quick Tip Series: 5 Common Sewing Bloopers and How to Avoid Them Nov 29, 2023

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We all make mistakes when we sew. It’s normal.

Almost every project you sew might have a few sewing bloopers, but the silly little mistakes you often make are pretty easily avoidable.

In this week’s episode, Sarai and Haley talk about some of the most common sewing bloopers and how to avoid them.

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