Sewing classes and services in Ladysmith
This is an awesome question and while it definitely ranges from person to person, I want to show how quickly my students have progressed with their lessons at The Coastal Stitcher. As a teacher I really believe that you should feel like you are actively learning in class and that your lessons are moving you... Continue Reading →
My Open Group Classes kick off in April! These classes are designed for all sewing levels from beginners who have just started their first projects to those trying out tricky advanced techniques. The idea is for the class to provide the same fun group learning environment as my beginner classes, while letting you choose patterns... Continue Reading →
Photo by Ksenia Chernaya on Pexels.com If you have been to my classes you know that I LOVE online PDF patterns. In my opinion the patterns from good PDF companies are better drafted, more inclusive, longer lasting and just in all ways beat old-school packet patterns that you had to fish out of a filing... Continue Reading →
Does sewing save money? You must save so much money by sewing your own clothes? Great hobby, you will save a ton! These are questions and assertions that I hear a lot as someone who sews. Even more when the person knows that I sew a large proportion of my family's wardrobe. I got the... Continue Reading →
Beatbox romper by The Coastal Stitcher (left), example make of the pattern from the Ellie and Mac website (right). The Beatbox Romper is my daughter's absolute favourite pattern. It is made by the awesome pattern company Ellie and Mac and comes in kids sizing from 3 months to 14 years. My kiddo loves the pocket... Continue Reading →
Getting into sewing does not need to be hard. While the sewing tool kits you might see online can be extensive and expensive, the basics you need to get started shouldn't be. So I wanted to go through the tools that are the most helpful to have when you start learning how to sew. Of... Continue Reading →
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