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So you want to learn to sew
So you want to learn to crochet
So you want to learn to knit
So you want to learn to make your own clothes
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Where did my sewing passion begin? ⁠ ⁠ I had a

Where did my sewing passion begin? ⁠
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I had a new baby at home, a husband who worked shifts and a part-time job. ⁠
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There was no way I could get to ‘evening school’ to learn to sew. ⁠
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I started by taking old bed sheets, table cloths, Tea towels (basically anything fabric that I could find cheap at a bootsale) and sewed up some really basic bunting, a few lavender sachets and pin cushions etc. ⁠
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I soon got bored with that though and wanted to start making bags, boxes, things with pockets, zips and linings. ⁠
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But where should I begin? ⁠
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My learning went from library to blogs to YouTube and over the course of 11 years I learnt a lot but never really found the lessons I was looking for.⁠
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In life, we often come up against blocks in the road to what we want to achieve. You can either let them stop you or find a way around them. ⁠
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My hobby became my profession and shortcutting the learning journey of others became my passion. ⁠
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If you’d like to shortcut your sewing journey, pop a comment below and I’ll reply personally. ⁠
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#howto⁠
#makersgonnamake⁠
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#metime❤️⁠
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#happycrafting⁠
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Might be a bit corny but here goes...⁠ ⁠ ⁠ I

Might be a bit corny but here goes...⁠
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If you’re thinking about joining our sewing club, ⁠
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But need a nudge or some help to say yes, ⁠
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Then look no further than members already signed up,⁠
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Who will tell you their reasons the best.⁠
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From those that have time and it’s plenty, ⁠
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To those who are stretched and that don’t, ⁠
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We all have a focus and purpose, ⁠
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To make time for ourselves and have hope,⁠
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That whatever our goal or ambition,⁠
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It’s our time to create, laugh and share,⁠
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with other like-minded to support us and with the best ⁠
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thread we have called Claire ☺️⁠
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Pop any questions about the Sewing Club below.⁠
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#madebyme
#sewing
#sewingproject
#crafting

#learnsomethingnew
#onlinebusinessowner
#sewingroom
#sewingclasses
#craftingwithkids
#sewingforfun
#learnanewskill
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#craftingtime
#craftingideas
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#handmadewardrobe
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Another Sew Beautiful Things club member make to b

Another Sew Beautiful Things club member make to brighten your Thursday morning!⁠
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Here's what Emma had to say ... ⁠
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"Next time Claire says “this project has a million options, you just have to choose which ones you want to do”. ⁠
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Do not listen to the little sewing demon on your shoulder whispering “Do them all, all the options, everything, you neeeeed all the pockets! Oh and quilting, you definitely must have quilting and zips, all the zips in all the places!”⁠
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😈😈 My little adventure became an Epic Quest, at points there may even have been Hobbits, but I’m happy with it and it has pockets, lots and lots of pockets!!!"⁠
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There's such fun to be had in the Sewing Club ... a great online community who support each other and have lots of laughs along the way!⁠
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Find all the details of the club via the link in the bio.⁠
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#madebyme⁠
#sewing⁠
#sewingproject⁠
#crafting⁠
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#learnsomethingnew⁠
#onlinebusinessowner⁠
#sewingroom⁠
#sewingclasses⁠
#craftingwithkids⁠
#sewingforfun⁠
#learnanewskill⁠
#learnnewthings⁠
#craftingtime⁠
#craftingideas⁠
#craftingfun⁠
#newskills⁠
#learntosew⁠
#handmadewardrobe⁠
#sewingworkshop⁠
#imadethat⁠
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#sewingforbeginners⁠
#sewingclothes⁠
#sewingcourse⁠
#sewing101⁠
#sewingbusiness⁠
#bthq⁠
#sewingclub⁠
#beautifulthingshq ⁠

Do you want to join our online Sewing Club, Sew Be

Do you want to join our online Sewing Club, Sew Beautiful Things?⁠
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You haven't got long before the current intake closes, ready for our new term beginning on 1st October.⁠
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The link is in the bio above.⁠
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#madebyme⁠
#sewing⁠
#sewingproject⁠
#crafting⁠
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#learnsomethingnew⁠
#onlinebusinessowner⁠
#sewingroom⁠
#sewingclasses⁠
#craftingwithkids⁠
#sewingforfun⁠
#learnanewskill⁠
#learnnewthings⁠
#craftingtime⁠
#craftingideas⁠
#craftingfun⁠
#newskills⁠
#learntosew⁠
#handmadewardrobe⁠
#sewingworkshop⁠
#imadethat⁠
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#sewingforbeginners⁠
#sewingclothes⁠
#sewingcourse⁠
#sewing101⁠
#sewingbusiness⁠
#bthq⁠
#sewingclub⁠
#beautifulthingshq ⁠

Back in 2007 when I got my first sewing machine, I

Back in 2007 when I got my first sewing machine, I was desperate to be able to make ‘All the things’. ⠀
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You know how it is when you start something new … you’re all excited to get going and make the things you’ve imagined looking beautiful around your home or to give as gifts to those you love. ⠀
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I was already super crafty and regularly making cards and all sorts of other bits and bobs but sewing was a whole new world! ⠀
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I started by taking old bed sheets, table cloths, Tea towels…⠀
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…. basically anything fabric that I could find cheap at a bootsale …⠀
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... and sewed up some really basic bunting, a few lavender sachets, pin cushions and all sorts of other simple makes to build my skills. ⠀
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Swipe across for some very old pics of my first studio ... the shed at the bottom of our garden!⠀
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If you’re anything like me, you would get pretty bored of the basics and want to progress. ⠀
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I wanted to start making bags, boxes, things with pockets, zips and linings but had no idea where to start! ⠀
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It took me years to become proficient as a sewer but it was oh so worth it. ⠀
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Now I can make pretty much anything you want to see and I love helping others learn one of my favourite skills too. ⠀
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What do you do when you love something and want to share the love with others … start a business teaching it of course!⠀
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There are two ways to do things in life … ⠀
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1. long, slow, hard and confusing ⠀
2. find someone who’s already taken that journey and learn from them⠀
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I don’t want anyone to struggle the way I did which is why I created the Sew Beautiful Things Club (link in the bio) so you can learn from me in a way I could only dream of. ⠀
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What would you most like to learn to make? ⠀
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Pop you answers in the comments below and I’ll tell you how you can achieve that. ⠀
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#howto⠀
#makersgonnamake⠀
#metime⠀
#mentalhealthmatters⠀
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#metime❤️⠀
#mentalhealthisimportant⠀
#sewingtherapy⠀
#sewingismytherapy⠀
#sewingforme⠀
#craftingismytherapy⠀
#happycrafting⠀
#timeformyself⠀
#timeforme⠀
#improvingmyself⠀
#sewingcommunity⠀
#memade⠀
#makeyourownclothes⠀
#sewcialist⠀
#lovetosew⠀
#imadeitmyself⠀
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#timetosew⠀
#craftingcommunity⠀
#bthq⠀
#sewingforbeginners⠀
#howtosew⠀
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Loving this quote from one of our Sewing Club memb

Loving this quote from one of our Sewing Club members!⁠
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Need a nudge to say YES and join the Sew Beautiful Things sewing club?⁠
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Just listen to our lovely members' comments:⁠
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"Take a leap and join the wonderful camaraderie of an excellent setup. There’ll be no looking back!"⁠
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Link to join up is in the bio.⁠
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#madebyme⁠
#sewing⁠
#sewingproject⁠
#crafting⁠
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#learnsomethingnew⁠
#onlinebusinessowner⁠
#sewingroom⁠
#sewingclasses⁠
#craftingwithkids⁠
#sewingforfun⁠
#learnanewskill⁠
#learnnewthings⁠
#craftingtime⁠
#craftingideas⁠
#craftingfun⁠
#newskills⁠
#learntosew⁠
#handmadewardrobe⁠
#sewingworkshop⁠
#imadethat⁠
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#sewingforbeginners⁠
#sewingclothes⁠
#sewingcourse⁠
#sewing101⁠
#sewingbusiness⁠
#bthq⁠
#sewingclub⁠
#beautifulthingshq ⁠

Our Sew Beautiful Things online sewing club has 4

Our Sew Beautiful Things online sewing club has 4 levels ...⁠
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Bronze, Silver, Gold & Platinum⁠
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One of our lovely Platinum members wrote the loveliest testimonials recently ...⁠
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"I would never have had the confidence to even try if I hadn’t had lessons courtesy of BTHQ or been a platinum member - having worked my way up from bronze ...⁠
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I’ve reflected on the many skills that have been learned ...⁠
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So if you’ve not joined up I hope you consider this post, when the doors open. ⁠
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From a Mum who works full time and doesn’t have oodles of time to herself but when she does, invests it in something that helps her to relax...⁠
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Thank you Claire Mackaness and to all the members that like and comment when I’ve made or achieved something ❤️"⁠
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- Sue Saffer⁠
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As someone who has always had a passion for sewing and teaching others, reading lovely comments like this make me feel amazing!⁠
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The fact that I have given someone the confidence to realise their potential (and have lots of fun along the way), is a real privilege.⁠
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#madebyme⁠
#sewing⁠
#sewingproject⁠
#crafting⁠
#metime⁠
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#learnsomethingnew⁠
#onlinebusinessowner⁠
#sewingroom⁠
#sewingclasses⁠
#craftingwithkids⁠
#sewingforfun⁠
#learnanewskill⁠
#learnnewthings⁠
#craftingtime⁠
#craftingideas⁠
#craftingfun⁠
#newskills⁠
#learntosew⁠
#handmadewardrobe⁠
#sewingworkshop⁠
#imadethat⁠
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#sewingforbeginners⁠
#sewingclothes⁠
#sewingcourse⁠
#sewing101⁠
#sewingbusiness⁠
#bthq⁠
#sewingclub⁠
#beautifulthingshq ⁠

Just WOW!⁠ ⁠ This beauty was made by one of ou

Just WOW!⁠
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This beauty was made by one of our Sewing Club members. ⁠
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The detail and skill in this are just incredible.⁠
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One of the great things about the club is the community that comes with it.⁠
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We have a closed Facebook group where you can chat, share makes, ask for support, pick up tips and tricks etc.⁠
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It really is a lovely place to hang out!⁠
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If you'd like to join in the fun...Link in bio.⁠
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#madebyme⁠
#sewing⁠
#sewingproject⁠
#crafting⁠
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#learnsomethingnew⁠
#onlinebusinessowner⁠
#sewingroom⁠
#sewingclasses⁠
#craftingwithkids⁠
#sewingforfun⁠
#learnanewskill⁠
#learnnewthings⁠
#craftingtime⁠
#craftingideas⁠
#craftingfun⁠
#newskills⁠
#learntosew⁠
#handmadewardrobe⁠
#sewingworkshop⁠
#imadethat⁠
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#sewingforbeginners⁠
#sewingclothes⁠
#sewingcourse⁠
#sewing101⁠
#sewingbusiness⁠
#bthq⁠
#sewingclub⁠
#beautifulthingshq ⁠

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