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Creative Sewing Workshops for Schools: Upcycling, Sustainability & Confidence Building

By Julia Claridge | May 23, 2026
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A few months ago, I received an email from a lovely teacher at a local school explaining that she was part of a project called Good Life Schools. The project focuses on environmental awareness, wellbeing, creativity, and helping young people think differently about the world around them. The students had recently been to DMU and…

The Sewing Room Has Launched!

By Julia Claridge | April 4, 2026
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This is a project I’ve been thinking about for some time – I wanted to create an online version of my in-person sewing classes. My in-person classes are always a friendly, inspiring space where people come together for tuition, creativity, and friendship. It’s hard to fully describe what happens in a sewing class – the…

A Review of the first Good Clothes show

By Julia Claridge | August 16, 2025
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Last year I attended the very first Good Clothes Show held at the NEC Birmingham. An advert had popped up on my social media, and the show immediately caught my attention. When I was first studying fashion, there was a TV programme called The Clothes Show, along with a live event at the NEC in…

Where to get your PDF pattern printed!

By Julia Claridge | August 9, 2025
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Where to Get Your PDF Patterns Printed One of the questions I often get during sewing classes is: Where can I get my PDF pattern printed? There are lots of options out there, offering a wide variety of services—including different paper types, print colour choices, and extras like printing instructions and providing storage envelopes. To…

Finding sewing inspiration for your first clothes

By Julia Claridge | June 14, 2025
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If you’re relatively new to sewing and want to take the next step, you’re probably looking around for sewing inspiration. Many people begin their sewing journey with a dream of being able to make their own clothes. Its a wonderful goal that is totally achievable. With a few basic skills under your belt there is…

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