Word of the Day is one I’ve repeated often, because the time has surely come. ‘Respair’, from the 16th century, is fresh hope, and a recovery from despair.

Ever dived in at the deep end of a dressmaking project only to lose confidence after picking a complex project that didn’t go well? Best plan is to start simple & master skills at each level. Great post with tips for starting your dressmaking journey clothes-press.net/dressmaking-fo…

Why craft can help if you feel low &/or anxious: 🧵Repetitive movements of hands & eyes cause release of feel-good neurotransmitter serotonin 🧶Dopamine’s released on completing a task, triggering a natural high ✂️ 40 minutes of making decreases levels of stress hormone

Even after 12 years, teaching people to use the sewing machine just never gets old! ✂️🎉🙏 #learntosew #beginnersewing #sewing #sewyourownclothes #onlinesewingclasses

Getting it done trumps getting it perfect Without progress we stagnate, overthink, analyse, & let in fear of failure. If you’re sewing this weekend, let go of perfectionism #learntosew #sewing #letgoofperfection #getitdone #beginnersewing

Ever wondered how to attach a v neckband to a t shirt? Join me this Saturday for my live zoom “sewing school” webinar and I’ll show you two methods. thriftystitcher121sewingsession.as.me/?appointmentTy…

There are many types of love, but the greatest one to cultivate is self love. Loving & cherishing yourself improves all your relationships. Pictured are my Valentine pj’s made with my beginner pattern. Waking in these made me feel loved & cherished. 💕💝 #sewing #selfcare

Word of the day is ‘flagitious’ (14th century): unspeakably wicked; guilty of heinous crimes.

The one simple pattern adaptation that will definitely improve the look and fit of your me-made clothes is to adjust the height of the darts to match the height of YOUR bustline Here’s 2 methods for raising or lowering darts. vimeo.com/684355837/6c45… #sewing #fittingtips

Word of the day is 'thinkache' (19th century): the bone-weariness that comes from too much (painful) thinking.

The most accessible way to start sewing is with a needle and thread. This is a simple trick for creating a big knot so your stitching doesn’t unravel #learntosew #beginnerssewing #handsewing #sewing

WELCOME TO FASHION REVOLUTION WEEK 2022 📆 Today is the official first day of #FashionRevolutionWeek, and we can’t wait for the next seven days of action to transform the fashion system! Get involved: fashionrevolution.org

Can anyone help a girl out this coming Tuesday?

Planning some summer sewing over the weekend? Stretch fabric is super comfy, but can feel a little scary when it’s a new to you fabric. Here’s my top tips for sewing with stretchy fabrics thethriftystitcher.co.uk/s-t-r-e-t-c-h-…

I’m doing a spot of housekeeping over on my YouTube channel and would love a little feedback if you’ve got a few mins? What 3 sewing problems are you looking to solve at the moment? You can reply via this poll us2.list-manage.com/survey?u=aae93…|*

3 reasons to learn to sew! #1- smugly saying “yes I made this” when asked about your lovely stuff. #2- making whatever it is you want, rather than buying only what is available # - making time for yourself away from the hustle of workday productivity learntosewwithapro.com

Shirt plackets are fiddly & conceptually tricky to master.BUT, they do add a polish to your garment making, elevating your clothes to a more professional level. So, do you love them, or loathe them? Or maybe you’re yet to try one? Written handout here learntosewwithapro.com/wp-content/upl…

If there was ever a moment to turn off your auto posting on UK social media now is that tine. 🇬🇧💚

Do you remember when you joined Twitter? I do! #MyTwitterAnniversary

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