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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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Sewing Equipment – to have or have not? What Sewing Equipment do I need to buy?

Post author By Jen Skedd
Post date October 7, 2016
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What sewing equipment do I need to buy?

When it comes to sewing equipment, your sewing drawer could look just like your kitchen; full of ‘essential’ gadgets that may be your best friend, or may lie there gathering dust never to see the light of day.

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Learning to Sew: Read these 5 Top Tips!

Post author By Jen Skedd
Post date September 12, 2016

Learning to Sew: Read these 5 Top Tips

If you’ve just started learning to sew, read these 5 top tips to help.

Sewing can seem daunting to a novice. There is just so much to know. Well, here are a few tips to make learning to sew easier:

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A Guide to Basic Machine Stitches and Sewing Techniques

Post author By Jen Skedd
Post date August 8, 2016

A guide to basic machine stitches and sewing techniques.

Modern sewing machines (made in the last 30 years or so) will produce a variety of basic machine stitches including straight stitches, zig-zag and other utility stitches. If you learn what these stitch types are used for, it’ll make your sewing easier and more enjoyable.

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Has the Great British Sewing Bee inspired you to sew?

Post author By Jen Skedd
Post date May 18, 2016

If the new series of the Great British Sewing Bee has inspired you, then here are ten more reasons why you should learn to sew.

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What Sewing Machine should I buy?

Post author By Jen Skedd
Post date August 24, 2015
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Buying a Sewing Machine

Buying a sewing machine is exciting but can be very confusing. If you’ve had a look already, then you’re probably baffled by the huge range of makes and models out there. Why are some less than £100 and others cost several thousands. Don’t thy all do the same thing? So you’ll be asking yourself ‘What Sewing Machine should I buy?’