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Printing A0 Sewing Patterns (+ Cost Calculator)

Need to get some sewing patterns printed on A0? I’ve got you covered. I’ve compiled a list of Australian businesses that offer A0 printing for your sewing patterns. They can be printed in colour or black and white – it’s your choice. I recommend colour if the pattern has lots Read more

By Carmen Grantham, 2 monthsApril 14, 2026 ago
Sewing

My Favourite Sewing Tools

Sewing tools are designed to help sewing feel easier, give more professional results and make sewing more enjoyable. Here are a few of mine.

By Carmen Grantham, 3 monthsMarch 31, 2026 ago
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Sewing

Why Sewing Together Feels So Good (And Why It Works)

Sewing may be something you do alone, but sewing alongside others can boost focus, creativity, and connection. Here’s why sewing together feels so good – and why it matters.

By Carmen Grantham, 4 monthsFebruary 24, 2026 ago
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Moving Evernote Notes to Google Drive: One Place for My Sewing Notes

I moved all my Evernote notes to Google Drive and now have a single, searchable spot. I share how I did it so you can too.

By Carmen Grantham, 7 monthsDecember 5, 2025 ago
Photo of sewing instructions on one half, and laptop mockup with title Sleeve Band Step-by-Step Instructions on the other half.
Sewing

How to Save Your Handwritten Sewing Instructions in Google Docs

Turn handwritten sewing notes into organised Google Docs (or Word or Pages) that you can easily find again. Watch how I do it and grab my free template!

By Carmen Grantham, 8 monthsOctober 31, 2025 ago
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Sewing

What to Do with Sewing Videos After You Save Them

Can’t find your saved sewing videos? Learn how to organise and create your own sewing instructions so you get the most out of them.

By Carmen Grantham, 9 monthsOctober 1, 2025 ago
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Sewing

Why Sewing Instructions Are Actually SOPs

Sewing instructions aren’t just steps on a page — they’re actually SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures). Learn how thinking this way can make your sewing clearer, easier, and more reliable.

By Carmen Grantham, 10 monthsSeptember 11, 2025 ago
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Sewing

5 Reasons Why You Should Sew

Have you ever thought about why you sew?  It’s an interesting one. We all come to sewing from different experiences. You could have learnt at school and were instantly in love? Or did you want to create a unique outfit that wasn’t available to buy at the shops?  Whatever the Read more

By Carmen Grantham, 1 yearApril 30, 2025 ago
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Hi, I'm Carmen

I help sewists sew more, enjoy the process, build skills and make space for a creative life.

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Set some time aside for your sewing this weekend a Set some time aside for your sewing this weekend and get some encouragement, advice (if needed) and gentle accountability.

Run online this Saturday, 27th June, from 2pm to 4pm South Australian Time.

Work on your own project alongside others, and make progress.

Accessed through the Sewing Days community, link in bio, which is currently free to join for lifetime access until 30th June.

Would love to see you there.
Sewing a reversible quilted jacket with pockets on Sewing a reversible quilted jacket with pockets on both sides is fantastic until you need to wash it and need to check all four pockets for tissues 🤧🤧🤧

As chief clothes washer and the only person to put tissues in my pockets I don’t always remember to check. 

Many times I’ve had to flick out clothes and create my own snowfall ❄️❄️❄️
Finished a project so good prompt to clean my sewi Finished a project so good prompt to clean my sewing machine.

This is what was in just one of the feed dogs. An awl is the best tool for the job 😁
Get your sewing projects organised in one place wi Get your sewing projects organised in one place with your very own Sewing Planner.

Use these printable templates along with a blank notebook in A5 or half letter (I like spiral notebooks), and start filling in details on your sewing goals, pattern measurements and sewing projects.

I’ve used this method for over 10 years and I’ve found having a physical notebook next to my sewing machine allows me to jot down notes, and look up machine settings, to make my sewing more enjoyable.

Available to purchase through my Etsy store, see link in bio.

Or for only a very short time join my Sewing Days community for free lifetime access and you can download it for free. see bio.

Lets get sewing 🧵🧵🧵

#sewingplanner
When a sewing project feels too big, break it down When a sewing project feels too big, break it down into small steps.

Crossing off each one feels sooo good.
In tomorrow’s online co-sewing session I’ll be wor In tomorrow’s online co-sewing session I’ll be working on my white jacket. 

I’m up to finishing the armhole seams using a flat felled seam.

Join me with your sewing project for two hours on Sunday 14th June 10am - 12pm ACST, South Australian time.

It’s part of my Sewing Days community which is currently free for founding members for a short time.

Comment “SEW” and I’ll send you the details.

I can’t wait to see what you are working on.
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