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Sewing for Mental Health: How Stitching Supports Your Wellbeing

Post author By Jen Skedd
Post date May 19, 2025

Sewing for mental Health. A smiling woman sitting at her sewing machine — Sewing for Mental Health. How stitching supports your wellbeing

“Sewing for mental health” might sound like a trend, but in truth, it’s a time-tested way to improve emotional wellbeing, build resilience, and connect with others through creativity. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to forget to take time for yourself. But carving out a little space in your week to sew can do far more than help you finish that cushion cover or shift dress — it can have a profound impact on your mental and physical wellbeing.

At Artisan Stitch in Edinburgh, we see it every day. Our sewing classes aren’t just about learning to thread a machine or perfect a French seam — they’re little pockets of calm, creativity, and community. Here’s why sewing is so good for the soul.

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Beginners Sewing Patterns

Post author By Jen Skedd
Post date January 19, 2017

Beginners Sewing Patterns

Beginners sewing patterns may not be the most glamorous or fashion-forward designs. But when you’re just starting out on your sewing journey, it’s easy to get carried away with your ambitions and take on too much. Perhaps you aspire to design Oscar-red-carpet worthy frocks for A-list celebs. Just take a look at the gorgeous outfits worn by Emma Stone on the Golden Globes La-La-Land tour. But Prada and Gucci gowns such as these are highly-technical feats of textile engineering requiring the very best of precision cutting and sewing techniques. My advice is to take a Beginners Sewing Course to learn the correct techniques. Concentrate on learning foundation sewing techniques and doing them well. Then building up your skills by making simple shaped garments in easy-to-handle fabrics. Gradually, you’ll increase your repertoire until you can take on the more advanced projects.