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Upgrade Your Sewing Space Pt 4: Organize Jun 28, 2023

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In the final part of Space Camp, Sarai and Haley help you organize everything in your sewing space. They'll share how they organize fabric and give you tips for maintaining an organized, clean space.

Upgrade Your Sewing Space Part 3: Audit Jun 21, 2023

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We're refreshing our sewing spaces! Are you using all of the stuff in your sewing room? In part 3 of this series, Sarai and Haley help you audit your sewing space and decide what to keep, donate, and trash.

Upgrade Your Sewing Space Part 2: Strategize Jun 14, 2023

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Need to refresh your sewing space? In part 2 of this series, Sarai and Haley help you set a strategy for your budget and the time you have to refresh your space. They'll also share tips for managing your tools and storage methods.

Upgrade Your Sewing Space Part 1: Explore Jun 07, 2023

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Sarai and Haley are your camp leaders for Seamwork Radio Summer Sewing Camp 2023! Follow along with this series to upgrade your sewing space and define your core style.

In this episode, you'll explore your sewing space to note what you want to change and what you want to keep.

Be sure to download the free Sewing Camp Toolkit (the link is in the episode).

Building Community: Appreciate, Listen, Share May 31, 2023

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Have you been curious about participating in a sewing community, but you aren't sure where to start? In this episode, Sarai and Haley discuss three pillars of community building: listen, appreciate, and share, along with tips for how to break the ice and make new connections with people who love to sew as much as you do.

8 Ways to Develop Craftsmanship So You Can Slow Down May 24, 2023

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Do you often feel like you’re rushing through life, just trying to get as much of your to-do list done as possible each day?

In today’s podcast, Sarai and Haley explore the moments to look for in your sewing that will help you to slow down and develop pride in your skills. They also share some specific projects to can help.

The Paradox of Choice May 17, 2023

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Having a bunch of choices gives you the illusion of liberty—look at all your options! However, when you have many options, have you ever felt really restricted instead of free to decide? It’s the paradox of choice.

In this episode of the podcast, Sarai and Haley explore why having more options can lead to less action, what causes indecision in sewing, and tips for making choices a lot easier and clearer for yourself.

Are You Ever Really Satisfied With What You Create? May 10, 2023

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When you look at a project you’ve finished, what stands out more, the mistakes or the successes?

If you’re so busy looking at the flaws that you can’t feel truly satisfied with what you created, Sarai and Haley have 8 tips that will help you reframe your failures.

The Advantages of Being a Beginner May 03, 2023

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Do you remember when you were brand new to sewing? There’s power in being a beginner. Beginners are alive to all the opportunities in front of them. They see things with fresh eyes. They see creative possibilities, whereas an expert might take a more pragmatic view. In this episode, Sarai and Haley explore the benefits of being a beginner, and how to tap into that mindset if you could use a little sparkle in your sewing.

9 Ways That Creativity Builds Self-compassion Apr 26, 2023

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Everyone makes these sorts of mistakes, even those who have been sewing for decades. But the big difference between people who stick with sewing and find joy in it and those who get frustrated and give up isn’t about the mistakes – it’s about how you treat yourself when they happen.

In this episode, Sarai and Haley share 9 ways you can find self-compassion in sewing.