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Fall 2026 Fashion Trends & Free Sewing Patterns

September 9, 2026
Rainy season is almost here in Vancouver, so as we transition our classes from summer camps to after school & our fabrics from flowy to fluffy, let’s take a closer look at this fall trends and what we could be inspired to sew! The Trends  When checking for the seasons trends there are a few…
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The History of Pajama Pants

August 17, 2026
We make Pajama pants every time of the year, no matter what the age or skill level, everyone loves a good pair of pajama pants. We are in the works of digitizing our favorite basic pant pattern to make a comprehensive sewing tutorial so that no matter where you are you can make a nice…
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All about Denim Fabric

August 10, 2026
Denim has a long and rich history and is one of the most worn fabrics in the world, but for a lot of sewists we can tend to avoid it.  It is a thick and durable fabric that is mildly expensive, and is often used for very rugged clothes that require a lot of technical…
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The History of Cotton Gauze

August 4, 2026
In my constant search to understand how fabric and fashion has changed history I learned a bit about how integral cotton gauze was to the medical profession. The absorption was vital to bandaging people, and it’s a pretty great thing not to have your patient bleed out and to help them clot easier. Now it…
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How Sewing Helps Neurodivergent Kids

July 28, 2026
If you don’t know, most of our staff is some form of neurodivergent. Between all of us we are every different type, from ADHD to OCD, to Autism spectrum disorder. For whatever reason we are all attracted to Sewing and we find that our youth students here who also are neurospicy also love sewing and…
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A Beginners Guide to Linen Fabric

July 22, 2026
I actually wasn’t a fan of Linen when I first started sewing, I saw it as a rough fabric and I had no clue why there were so many people who preferred linen over all other fabrics.  But of course the more I learned about linens properties and the more I worked with it as…
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