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How to find a Good Sewing Tutorial?

June 9, 2026
In general what do you look for when watching someones sewing tutorial? Recently on our Podcast Laurie and I discussed what we look for in a good sewing tutorial. As professional seamstresses who aim to create sewing resources that are accurate and easy to understand, we know how tricky sewing education can be and how…
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What’s New in our 2026 Summer Camps?

June 1, 2026
Summer solstice is only 20 days away and we have to talk about what is new in our sewing summer camps this year! If you don’t know, for the past 14 years we have been hosting sewing summer camps for kids ages 8+ to learn how to sew and craft their own outfits, stuffies, bags…
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Understanding Waxed Canvas

May 26, 2026
Here at La Movida Sewing & Design studios we have sewn with waxed canvas a lot, making things such as tote bags & jackets from it! Waxed canvas is a versatile and durable fabric that has been cherished for decades. Whether you're a seasoned seamstress or new to sewing waxed canvas is lovely material that…
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The 5 most common issues we see when people bring in their sewing machine

May 5, 2026
Here in the studio, one of the most common things we see in our private lessons is showing people how to operate their sewing machine, serger, or coverstitch machine properly. When you call and ask us for help, we give you a few tasks over the phone before we have you lug the machine in,…
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A brief history of corduroy

A Brief History of Corduroy Fabric!

April 28, 2026
Corduroy is commonly associated with Pants & Jackets nowadays. Once dubbed ‘the poor man's velvet’. It has been wildly popular in fashion for quite some time now. But I bet you didn’t know its origins are actually from ancient Egypt.  Al Fustat was Egypt's first Arab settlement in Egypt in 641 AD and was the…
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PATTERN DRAFTING

The Basics of Pattern Drafting

April 14, 2026
While there are tons of fashion schools out there to teach you every facet of pattern drafting for product development. There are minimal programs that will teach you pattern drafting to fit your own body. If you have been sewing from scratch for quite some time now you may be ready to take the next…
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