Permission to Play: 10 Ideas to Bring Joy Back Into Your Sewing

Planning your sewing projects ahead of time can transform your creative process from chaotic to calm. We share our favorite strategies for seasonal planning, batching tasks, and organizing your work-in-progress so you spend more time sewing and less time scrambling. Get out free versatile Hansie Top pattern perfect for seasonal planning Join Seamwork to create your wardrobe with us each month. Get our free sewing planner and start designing. Get our free Snippets newsletter Download our free fitting journal Watch our tutorials and see what Sarai's making on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Find us on TikTok Seamwork is the online sewing community that supports the whole sewing process, from design to closet. We help you uncover your style, what matters to you, and how to express yourself through sewing. Join us on this creative journey!

We're sharing our favorite strategies for creating festive holiday garments that don't become one-time wears. Learn how to design special occasion pieces that seamlessly transition into your everyday wardrobe, so you can feel excited about holiday sewing without the guilt of single-use garments. Join Seamwork to create your wardrobe with us each month. Get our free sewing planner and start designing. Get our free Snippets newsletter Download our free fitting journal Watch our tutorials and see what Sarai's making on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Find us on TikTok Seamwork is the online sewing community that supports the whole sewing process, from design to closet. We help you uncover your style, what matters to you, and how to express yourself through sewing. Join us on this creative journey!

Ready to breathe new life into patterns you already love? We're sharing 10 creative ways to customize and elevate your go-to sewing patterns, from decorative topstitching to contrasting details. These simple additions will help you create garments that feel uniquely yours. Join Seamwork to create your wardrobe with us each month. Get our free sewing planner and start designing. Get our free Snippets newsletter Download our free fitting journal Watch our tutorials and see what Sarai's making on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Find us on TikTok Seamwork is the online sewing community that supports the whole sewing process, from design to closet. We help you uncover your style, what matters to you, and how to express yourself through sewing. Join us on this creative journey!

Working with delicate, sheer, and lightweight fabrics can feel intimidating, but with the right techniques, you can create beautiful flowing garments that feel as good as they look. We share our top 5 tips for cutting, sewing, and finishing these tricky-but-gorgeous fabrics. Join Seamwork to create your wardrobe with us each month. Get our free sewing planner and start designing. Get our free Snippets newsletter Download our free fitting journal Watch our tutorials and see what Sarai's making on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Find us on TikTok Seamwork is the online sewing community that supports the whole sewing process, from design to closet. We help you uncover your style, what matters to you, and how to express yourself through sewing. Join us on this creative journey!  

In this cozy roundup episode, Sarai and Haley discuss their current sewing projects, share tips for rescuing problem garments, and introduce the new Garnet blouse and Maple peacoat patterns. They also answer listener questions and offer recommendations for your fall sewing adventures. Get the free Aims pattern Join Seamwork to create your wardrobe with us each month. Get our free sewing planner and start designing. Get our free Snippets newsletter Download our free fitting journal Watch our tutorials and see what Sarai's making on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Find us on TikTok Seamwork is the online sewing community that supports the whole sewing process, from design to closet. We help you uncover your style, what matters to you, and how to express yourself through sewing. Join us on this creative journey!

We break down 6 practical strategies for identifying which sewing skills to learn next, moving beyond vague skill levels to focus on what will actually build your confidence and help you create the wardrobe you envision. Learn how to match new techniques with exciting projects so your skills stick for good. Join Seamwork to create your wardrobe with us each month. Get our free sewing planner and start designing. Get our free Snippets newsletter Download our free fitting journal Watch our tutorials and see what Sarai's making on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Find us on TikTok Seamwork is the online sewing community that supports the whole sewing process, from design to closet. We help you uncover your style, what matters to you, and how to express yourself through sewing. Join us on this creative journey!

Sometimes even our favorite hobbies can start to feel stressful, especially if you're a perfectionist who feels like nothing you create is ever quite good enough. Today we're giving you permission to play with concrete creative activities to get you out of the "should" mindset and back to feeling fun and open in your sewing room. Join Seamwork to create your wardrobe with us each month. Get our free sewing planner and start designing. Get our free Snippets newsletter Download our free fitting journal Watch our tutorials and see what Sarai's making on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Find us on TikTok Seamwork is the online sewing community that supports the whole sewing process, from design to closet. We help you uncover your style, what matters to you, and how to express yourself through sewing. Join us on this creative journey!

Life changes, and so should your wardrobe! Whether you're navigating a major transition or simply discovering new parts of yourself, we'll share practical strategies for evolving your handmade wardrobe with confidence. Learn how to honor what's stayed the same while embracing what's different. Join Seamwork to create your wardrobe with us each month. Get our free sewing planner and start designing. Get our free Snippets newsletter Download our free fitting journal Watch our tutorials and see what Sarai's making on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Find us on TikTok Seamwork is the online sewing community that supports the whole sewing process, from design to closet. We help you uncover your style, what matters to you, and how to express yourself through sewing. Join us on this creative journey!

Life has a way of throwing curveballs that can derail our creative plans. In this episode, Sarai and Haley share six practical strategies for maintaining your sewing practice even during your busiest seasons. From scheduling tiny pockets of creative time to choosing the right projects for your energy level, these tips will help you stay connected to your creativity no matter what life throws your way. Get the free Aims blouse pattern Join Seamwork to create your wardrobe with us each month. Get our free sewing planner and start designing. Get our free Snippets newsletter Download our free fitting journal Watch our tutorials and see what Sarai's making on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Find us on TikTok Seamwork is the online sewing community that supports the whole sewing process, from design to closet. We help you uncover your style, what matters to you, and how to express yourself through sewing. Join us on this creative journey!

In this special roundup episode, Sarai and Haley share what they're currently sewing, discuss new techniques they're trying, and answer listener questions about favorite accessories to sew between bigger projects. They also introduce two new Seamwork patterns and share their tool recommendation of the month. Get the free Aims blouse pattern Join Seamwork to create your wardrobe with us each month. Get our free sewing planner and start designing. Get our free Snippets newsletter Download our free fitting journal Watch our tutorials and see what Sarai's making on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Find us on TikTok Seamwork is the online sewing community that supports the whole sewing process, from design to closet. We help you uncover your style, what matters to you, and how to express yourself through sewing. Join us on this creative journey!