Sewing: The Secret Skillset Every Professional Needs

Post author By Jen Skedd
Post date October 15, 2024
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Image shows Professionals in a boardroom, sewing while in business suits. The Secret Skillset every professional needs

When people think of sewing, they often picture older women quietly stitching away, filling their days with a leisurely hobby. But this stereotype couldn’t be more outdated! Sewing is a complex, skill-rich activity that has surprising parallels to high-pressure professional environments like finance, management, accountancy, and academia. In fact, the skills honed in sewing are not just artistic—they’re deeply practical and transferable to various professional roles. It may just be the skillset to need to gain an edge over your professional rivals.

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Pattern Ease – Why is my sewing pattern bigger than my measurements?

Post author By Jen Skedd
Post date May 3, 2018

What is ‘Pattern Ease’ and why do I need it?

Pattern Ease is the allowance made over and above the body measurements when making a pattern. It enables natural body movement. If patterns were exactly the same size as your body measurement, the garment would literally be skin tight. Pattern ease is added to the body circumference measurements, but not to any vertical measurements. Although your shop-bought clothes may say ‘to fit bust 36″‘, if you measure them, you’ll find that they are considerable bigger.

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