Exercises for Sewing!

Looks like the kids are back in school and everyone is ready for some sewing time. We are seeing a lot more people stopping in and signing up for classes, or participating in Tuesday night Sew-Ins.
Along with spending more time sewing, comes the minor sore shoulders, necks, and even fingers.
Well, let me introduce you to Michelle Ladd from The Human Form Fitness in the Grandview area…

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She has created this video just for us to help you be able to sew for longer periods, feel stronger, and banish some of the fatigue associated with sewing. Michelle and her husband, Steven, have a wonderful health and fitness facility that I have used for several years and know the benefits first hand of working with professionals that are aware of how the body functions.

If you have questions, you are welcome to contact Michelle at Michelle@humanformfitness.com.

It’s always a good idea to check with your doctor if you have concerns doing any exercises, and never force your body to do any exercise that hurts.

Limber up…….

Gail

We are here for you !

Here are The Sewing Hive, we advertise that we are open Tuesday nights from 5-8pm, and Thursday from 10-5pm, but we are also open for scheduling a session with clients anytime.

You just need to email us with your project idea and what are good times for you and we will try to make it happen.

Especially with our Private Class, or our Sewing Project Planning sessions. You will find both under clothing class listings. Once you register for a session, we will email you and figure out a date and time.

Private classes can be for learning how to make a particular garment, or learning a new skill. Maybe you would like to learn how to alter a RTW (Ready-To-Wear) item. Make a better fitting pant. Help with making sure a tissue pattern is the right size before you cut that material you love. Our door is always open to ideas.

We know that sewing is, for many, a hobby, finding time around family, work, etc.

So, we are here for you…..just reach out.

Gail and Jamie.

Pins, Pins, Pins

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Pins, Pins, Pins

I see all kinds of pins: pretty ones, dull ones, short ones, ones that bend when you touch them, pearlized ones. Many pins have a specialized purpose. When working with delicate fabrics like lace or bridal fabric, then a very fine short needle is required since they cause the lest amount of damage to delicate fabric. If working with a knit fabric, then you need to use ball point pins, which will push apart the fabric threads, versus piercing the knit thread which could result in a run. Ball point pins usually come with plastic heads, so be very careful not to press over them since they can melt.

My favorite pin is a glass headed, medium length style. (The ones on the back left of the photo). Pick one with good shaft strength so they are not constantly bending. The length makes it easy to maneuver in and out of fabric seams, and the glass head allows me to press over the pin without concern of melting. The small glass bead is easier on the fingers than a small T shaft pin.

So, check out your pins! If they constantly bend, or seem hard to push through fabric, time for some new ones. Pins are one of the foundational tools of the trade, so invest as needed.

Happy Sewing

Gail