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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 Read more

By Carmen Grantham, 6 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, 6 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, 7 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, 10 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.
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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, 11 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, 1 yearOctober 1, 2025 ago
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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, 1 yearSeptember 11, 2025 ago
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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 Read more

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

I help sewists make time for sewing, enjoy the creative process, build confidence, and make space for a creative life.

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A peak at my weekly plan in my bullet journal of s A peak at my weekly plan in my bullet journal of sewing this week.

I’ve just released a workshop in my Sewing Days membership on Planning Your Sewing. From brainstorming all your sewing ideas and projects to breaking it down to a monthly plan, then a weekly plan. Watch anytime.

Join me with a 7 day Free trial, link in comments or visit 
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Hand sewing shoes with waxed thread, leather needl Hand sewing shoes with waxed thread, leather needle and metal thimble.
Help me identify this fabric that’s been in my sta Help me identify this fabric that’s been in my stash for years.

AI is saying cotton or rayon. My son says it smelt like 🔥 wood, my nose smells nothing as it’s stuffed up from a head cold.
My first pair of sewn sneakers 🎉🎉🎉 Can’t wait to My first pair of sewn sneakers 🎉🎉🎉

Can’t wait to wear them and being able to say “I made them.”
Stitching some shoes. 👟👟👟 A few years ago I thoug Stitching some shoes. 👟👟👟

A few years ago I thought you had to have some serious skills and tools to make shoes. 

Not anymore.

A rubber sole, some fabric, foam, waxed thread, eyelets, sewing machine, awl, leather needle, and a KAM snap press if you’re fancy or just some hand tools, is all you need now in this super accessible project.

Kit from @sneakerstitchau.
New project, new sewing project record. For all m New project, new sewing project record.

For all my projects, I print out a template to keep track of all the details - pattern, size, measurements, fabrics, machine settings, notes, and the most important part: the review and photo.

For years I've been pasting them into a spiral A5 notebook, and it's become one of my most useful sewing resources, whether I'm using the same pattern again or just looking back on my sewing journey. I really wish I'd started capturing these details sooner.

If you'd like to keep your makes organised too, grab your free copy of the template at https://carmengrantham.com/project-record/.
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