Sarai and Haley are hosting a quick-tip series on the podcast. For the next few weeks, they’re sharing quick episodes full of tips to answer your most burning sewing questions. And today they’re talking about scrap busting, with five ideas to help you bust your scraps. 

Quick Tip Series: 5 Scrap Busting Ideas

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You set a sewing queue with the best of intentions, but sometimes you can still find yourself stuck. Or, sometimes, you turn into a magpie and constantly get distracted by sewing projects. But there are some tricks to staying excited about your sewing queue. In this week’s podcast episode, you’ll learn how to choose your next project and get tips you can rely on to keep your queue interesting. 

How to Stay Excited About Your Sewing Queue

Dressing comfortably in the sun-soaked days of summer is a challenge, but choosing the right fabric can make all the difference. In this episode, Sarai and Haley share their 5 favorite fabrics to sew and wear in the summer. They’ll tell you why each fabric is great for summer and give you a list of garments that work well with each fiber.

The 5 Best Summer Fabrics

Editing is one of the most underappreciated aspects of any creative journey. This includes picking out a new sewing project. With so many choices, the process can feel overwhelming. So, how can you simplify it? Ask a designer! In this episode, Sarai and Haley discuss why editing is vital to any good design process and share an easy three-step process they like to use when creating their sewing plans for the season. 

3 Steps to Edit Like a Designer

Is your social media algorithm showing you the same thing over and over again? We use social media and Pinterest for mindless entertainment, but it can be easy to go down a scroll-hole. If that's the only input your brain is receiving for inspiration, you can get stuck. In this week’s episode, Haley and Sarai chat about how social media algorithms are creating cultural uniformity and how you can find ways to discover your own unique taste when there is this culture of sameness.

How to Sew Outside the Algorithm

Clothing is a really strong repository of memory. Creating your own wedding dress is the perfect opportunity to flex your sewing skills and create a true heirloom piece.  In this episode, Sarai and Haley discuss the benefits and drawbacks of sewing your own wedding attire. They also share their expert tips for reducing stress and ensuring your wedding outfit turns out just as you envisioned it.

Quick Tip Series: 5 Scrap Busting Ideas

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