{"id":5990,"date":"2026-03-18T13:28:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T20:28:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edtechuvic.ca\/edci336\/2026\/03\/18\/sewing-resources\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T13:28:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T20:28:08","slug":"sewing-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edtechuvic.ca\/edci336\/2026\/03\/18\/sewing-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Sewing Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"

As I\u2019m nearing the end of my curtains, I wanted to reflect on some of the sewing resources I\u2019ve discovered along the way. I still have some finishing touches and to hang them, but these are some resources that helped me, or inspired me.<\/p>\n

One of the coolest finds for me was Craftsy<\/a>. It\u2019s a website dedicated to all kinds of crafts and it has classes, patterns, articles, videos, and a shop. I have no idea how I didn\u2019t know about it before. It feels like a huge library of knowledge for people who want to make things.<\/p>\n

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Another place that has been really helpful is r\/sewing on Reddit. Whenever one runs into a problem or has a question, there are always people there willing to help. It\u2019s actually pretty amazing to feel connected to a community of people who are passionate about the same thing you\u2019re learning. Sewing can sometimes feel like a solitary activity, but spaces like that make it feel much more communal.<\/p>\n

I also found sewing.org, which has a very retro vibe that I find wholesome. It feels like an early internet time capsule, but it\u2019s full of useful information and free patterns.<\/p>\n

YouTube has also been a huge help. Creators like Evelyn Wood, Aneka from Made to Sew, Diane Deziel, and Professor Pincushion have incredibly clear and helpful videos. Being able to watch someone demonstrate a technique step-by-step makes such a difference when you\u2019re trying to learn a new skill.<\/p>\n

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One thing I\u2019ve really appreciated through this process is how much technology has opened up opportunities for learning. I don\u2019t really have the time to take a formal sewing class right now, but being able to teach myself through online resources has made the whole process accessible. It\u2019s pretty amazing that if you want to learn something, there\u2019s almost always someone out there who has taken the time to share what they know.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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