Seamwork Radio: Sewing and Creativity - Seamwork

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What to do if Your Hobby Starts to Feel Like Work Apr 19, 2023

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Is your sewing starting to feel like a chore? Sarai and Haley share 6 totally approachable tips for what to do when your sewing (or any other creative hobby) starts to feel like work.

Tips for Sewing Big Projects Apr 12, 2023

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In this episode, Sarai and Haley talk about why you should sew challenging projects, what to do if you need help getting started, and how to motivate yourself to finish.

A Deep Q&A With Sarai and Haley Apr 05, 2023

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Your favorite sewing teachers chat about imposter syndrome, RuPal, the hardest parts of their jobs, and where Seamwork is going in five years.

Creativity is not Efficient Mar 29, 2023

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Creativity isn't efficient, but is that a bad thing? Sarai and Haley explore three reasons why creativity is not efficient and share tips for ways you can lean into those creative moments rather than taking the quick and easy route.

How Sewing Influenced My Life (After 20+ Years) Mar 22, 2023

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You might have learned to sew from grandparents or parents, but some of us didn't have sewing elders. In this episode, Sarai and Haley share invaluable lessons and reflections from Seamworkers who have been sewing for more than 20 years.

How to Build a Sewing Ritual Mar 15, 2023

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In this episode, Sarai and Haley cover some of the benefits of setting up a ritual for your sewing. Then they show you how to create a creative ritual that fits your mood and attention each time you sew.

Where to Look for Confidence in Your Sewing Practice Mar 08, 2023

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Making stuff is brings up issues around confidence because it’s a constant process of learning, and learning will always challenge you. In this episode, Sarai and Haley share 5 moments in your sewing practice that will boost your self-confidence.

How to Revolutionize Your Sewing Space Mar 01, 2023

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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.

Letting Go of Mistakes Feb 22, 2023

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What do you do when you make a sewing mistake? Curse? Throw your garment across the room? Give up on your project? In this episode, Sarai and Haley share 3 tips to help you let go of your mistakes.

How (And When) to Ditch Your Sewing Plans Feb 15, 2023

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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.