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Seven Years of Learning with Make It With Wool
Seven Years of Learning with Make It With Wool

Earlier this month, several students, Christine, and I participated in the California Make It With Wool Contest. This was my sixth time entering over seven years, and it has been quite a journey!

I have nearly 50 years of sewing experience, including years as a professional bridal gown designer, but one thing I’ve learned is that there is always more to learn. The contest has challenged me to stretch my skills, reconsider my design choices, and think differently about what makes a successful garment.

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Fashion StudiesJennifer SerrThe Sewing Roommake it with wool, make it with wool contest, sewing with wool, sewing contest, fashion contest, learning about sewing, learning, life lessons, knitting, knitwear, entering contests, sewing, sewing as a hobby, hobbies, fiber arts, wool, american sheep industry
7 Compelling Reasons to Learn the Craft of Sewing
7 Compelling Reasons to Learn the Craft of Sewing

Sewing is an ancient skill dating back to the Paleolithic era, when ancient peoples joined pieces of fur or leather using needles made from bone, antlers or ivory and thread made from the sinew of animals. As early as 4,000 BC, Middle Eastern weavers stitched natural fibers to sew clothes. Since then, sewing has become an artistic craft that anyone can pick up as a hobby, career, or even a business opportunity. Even if you have zero knowledge about the basics of sewing, it’s a relatively simple activity that surprisingly offers numerous benefits. The possibilities with sewing are as boundless as one’s imagination, making it a worthwhile and exciting endeavor for anyone curious enough to try it.

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Sewing Business, Responsible Fashion, Well BeingJennifer SerrThe Sewing Room7 reasons to learn to sew, learning to sew, learning how to sew, learning about sewing, learn to alter your clothes, learn to sew, learning a new skill, sewing, sewing is fun, sewing in fashion, sewing for money, sewing as a hobby, sewing advice, sewing thread, threading a needle, fine motor skills, sewing business, mindfulness, relaxation, hobbies, the craft of sewing, sustainability, sustainable, sustainable practice, how to be sustainable, support sustainability, mending, mend your clothes, alterations, learn to alter clothing, financial opportunity, craft lifestyle, artisan craft marketComment
My Wool Shirt - Learning to copy my favorite shirt, through PRACTICE & mistakes
My Wool Shirt - Learning to copy my favorite shirt, through PRACTICE & mistakes

My mom once told me sewing was a good way to have more clothes.

Her advice likely came from an economic standpoint, but I think she had more in mind. Last summer I decided to explore what she said and set out to recreate my favorite wool shirt. Merino wool is renowned for its softness and ability to deflect odors and maintain a comfortable temperature whether hot or cold. Its price, however, reflects those super-powers.

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Fashion Sewing, Student of The MonthJennifer SerrThe Sewing Roomlearn to sew, sewing is fun, sewing classes, onlien fashion program, online fashion program, fashion program, fabric, fabric grain, making a toile, sewing a toile, student experience, student highlight, adult sewing, sew fun, kids sewing, learning about sewing, grainline, cutting fabric, sewing with wool, wool, wool knit, sewing with wool knit, wool is greatComment
Learning to Sew - A Student's Experience
Learning to Sew - A Student's Experience

Sewist, Sewer, Someone Cool Enough To Sew Own Clothes (SECSOC) – whatever it’s called, my question was, “How do I become one?” Sure, I took Home Ec (now Life Skills) and learned to make a draft dodging sock stuffed with rice. I distinctly remember when it developed a hole (along my stitching line), and the rice went everywhere.

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Fashion Sewing, Student of The MonthJennifer Serrlearn to sew, sewing is fun, sewing classes, onlien fashion program, online fashion program, fashion program, fabric, fabric grain, making a toile, sewing a toile, student experience, student highlight, adult sewing, sew fun, kids sewing, learning about sewing, grainline, cutting fabricComment