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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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The intersection of sewing and science

Fashion’s Impact on Technology

July 13, 2026
For a long time I felt that my career path was frivolous. Though I teach sewing in hopes to encourage and educate people to know more about where their clothes come from, as both an ethical and environmental thing; I was still concerned deep down that being absorbed by fashion made me vain. Maybe I…
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Free summer sewing patterns that build your sewing skills

Easy & Free Sewing Patterns to Build Your Summer Wardrobe

July 6, 2026
It’s hot out and I am thinking about quick summer sews to boost my wardrobe over the weekend. Of course as I am doing this it seems likely that maybe you’re struggling with the same issues.  I’m not big on the printing and taping method so now is the time to mention, all of the…
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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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Vancouver Summer camps for kids

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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