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By lizhaywood | October 21, 2025 |

Neither of my two teens have been interested in sewing; their creativity has taken other forms, but a chance combination of events has led to my older teen to try a sewing project. My teen happened to see a checked shirt from the op shop, which was going back to the op shop. Mr H…

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When the Right Hem Stitch Matters

By lizhaywood | August 2, 2025 |

I hemmed a wool skirt during the week, and realised at the end I’d used the wrong handstitch. Felt like an idiot (didn’t I write a book on sewing?). Not that anyone passing in the street would notice a skirt’s hem stitch, and I’m sure the universe will keep on turning, but the wearer will…

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