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

    May 23, 2026

    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

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    The Sewing Room Has Launched!

    April 4, 2026

    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

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    The Other Side of Sewing Part 6 — How to Begin (and What to Expect)

    February 28, 2026

    Standing at the start of your sewing journey can feel both exciting and a little daunting. You might be wondering: Where do I even begin?

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    The Other Side of Sewing Part 5: The 1% Improvements.

    February 21, 2026

    The 1% Improvements Nobody Talks About We often imagine progress as something dramatic. A big leap.A finished garment.A “now I can sew” moment. But sewing

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    The Other Side of Sewing Part 4: Community & Belonging

    February 14, 2026

    How Sewing Quietly Gives You People Sewing often begins as a solo hobby — a quiet corner, a cup of tea close by, a practical

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    The other side of sewing – Part 3: Confidence, Body & Identity

    February 7, 2026

    Confidence, Body & Identity: What Changes When You Make Clothes for Yourself One of the most unexpected things about learning to sew your own clothes

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