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How to Sew a Fly Front Pants Zipper: A Step-by-Step Guide

May 5, 2025
SO there is kind of this running gag that I (Samantha, Youth Sewing Instructor) am quite good at zippers and love to do them, So I always suggest them as a skill on youth projects to keep things interesting. If you don’t know though, Laurie (Founder & Creative Director) develops all of our sewing projects…
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2025 Spring & Summer Sewing Inspo!

April 28, 2025
It’s warming up here in Vancouver! Which means we are really thinking about what outfits to make for this summer weather.While it will be a little bit longer till we know the official forecast for the summer, The weather network put out a preview of what summer 2025 should be like in Vancouver! It is…
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The inspiration behind our new summer sewing camp projects!

April 23, 2025
 Hosting summer workshops and camps for our youth students here in Vancouver, BC has been a pillar of our sewing studio since our conception 11 years ago! It takes a lot of preparation. Our goal with all of our youth sewing classes is to create one of a kind pieces that not only look good…
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How to sew a simple pants hem!

February 6, 2025
As we work on the curriculum for our ‘upcycle & alterations’ sewing workshop we are going through and filming various sewing tutorials for our students to be able to reference when working on their home alterations projects.The first video is now up on our youtube channel and it teaches you how to do a simple…
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The best sewing kits and patterns for the beginner and advanced sewist

December 12, 2024
Every year around this time we get questions on what to get the sewist in their lives. It can be tricky to get a sewing gift if you’ve not sewn yourself and sewing tools can really range in price.If you haven’t yet I would start out by checking out our sewing essentials blog post.Those tools…
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Unleash Your Inner Designer: Vancouver Summer Camps at La Movida’s Kitsilano Sewing Studio

June 20, 2024
In the heart of Vancouver's vibrant Kitsilano neighborhood, a haven for budding fashionistas awaits: La Movida's Fashion Design and Sewing Camps. Nestled in their cozy sewing studio, these camps offer a one-of-a-kind summer experience for children, blending the art of fashion design with the joy of summer fun. Let's explore why Vancouver summer camps at…
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