Put together a portfolio of basic seams and seam finishes. Experiment on natural and manmade fabrics like cotton (natural) and polyester (manmade). Make notes on the stitches and what worked and what did not.

Share your sewing experiments and notes. In this space we can build a community of people working towards reviving the wonderful world of sewing and learning how we can reduce the impact our industry has on the environment.

It is important to:

Enjoy yourself even though at the start it may seem tricky
Start with the basics and slowly build on your skills
Feel excited about the many possibilities learning how to sew can create for you
Share your project and ask us for advice. I have always found students so inspiring, we can all learn from each other
Keep this craft alive!

Ariane Dostie

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