Sewing by the Sea
4111 Twigg Rd. V9H 1E9 Campbell River, BC, Canada

Welcome to Sewing by the Sea! Are you wondering about sewing classes? Go to www.sewingbythesea.ca. for detailed information.

I totally forgot to post this little cutie who finished her apron a few weeks ago! Another sewist on her the road to greatness! #learntosew #kidscanstitch #firstofficialsewingproject #sewingbythesea #greatlittlestitcher

We had some pretty good project finishing energy here today. This backpack was designed using an old pair of jeans. My student made lots of fun choices including using the Levis tag in a unique way Inside and out, this was a great project. Well done on a first sewing project!! #goodenergy #sewingsuccess #beginnersewist #sewingbythesea #proudteach #upcyclejeans #goodsewingvibes

Great progress today on Js jean jacket. Check out that hard earned top stitching. (Hint - it doesnt always work perfectly on the first attempt). Also, great pinning at the ironing board in the sun #learningsewingskills #killertopstitching #sunnysewing #practicemakesperfect #dontgiveup #hardworkingstudents

I love it when a new student comes to learn sewing skills, and then I discover shes been creating and designing projects already, on her own. Shes here to learn the basics so she can grow her design ideas. #creativesewist #learntthebasics #sewingbythesea #ambitiousstitcher #loveteachingsewing

Fleece pants for a grandson, a first project since grade 9 mask. Love the excitement and enthusiasm of students accomplishing their goals. #loveteachingsewing #sewingbythesea #covidsewing #learntosew #sewingsuccess #sewingskills

Mr. Slug was mistaken if he thought this sign applied to him. #gross #slimyvisitor #rainysewingdayinbc #slowmover #movealong

Mr. Slug was mistaken if he thought the sign referred to him #gross #slimyvisitor #rainysewingdayinbc #keepongoing #slowmover

Bookend students today - one beginner and one a few years in. The first project is equally exciting as the more advanced one. Awesome job on the tissue holder, and great top stitching on the in-progess jean jacket. #sewingisfun #sewatyourskilllevel #cousinsewists #sewingbythesea #creativestitchingvibes #rainysewingday

One of my students is working on his first sewing project - a drawstring backpack, made from an old pair of jeans. We are having fun designing the pocket placement and other elements. #creativesewing #upcyclingjeans #firstsewingproject #learntosew #sewingbythesea #stitchingfun

On to her next project...the Greenstyle Motion shorts. This girl likes a challenge #learntosewactivewear #sewingbythesea #sewingjourney #sewingchallenge #divingin

Kids this week. Jean jacket getting fitted - yes, well take it in a bit; safety first - a brand new mask, and two super cute backpacks - a big project requiring some real perseverance. #proudteach #sewingbythesea #goodwork #sewingsuccess #sewingjourney #palmerpletschtissuefitting #inspiringkids

Success!! We worked hard on these long johns. This student is new to sewing knits but took on this challenge of long johns for her man. The second picture shows the purchased pair she wanted to replicate and the result was pretty great! #happysewist #sewingknits #sewingbythesea #learnaswego #nofearstitching #sewforyourman #stitchingknits #jalie2328

Ok, these kids are amazing! We started these projects waaaaay back before Covid and they returned today to finish up. These are all among the first projects for these siblings and they did a fantastic job. The last picture - what the kids get up to when Mom is late picking up #kidslovetosew #sewingbythesea #beginnersewists #stitchingsiblings #proudstudents #proudteacher #learntosew #lovemyjob

Practice first, then the real thing. Look at these invisible zippers....no fear in these kids #nofearsewing #kidscansewzippers #sewingbythesea #rompersinthemaking #learntosewcampbellriver

Awesome work on this first project! How cute is this book cover?! We learned lots about measuring, fitting and stitching. Even a small project has many elements. #beginnersewist #learntosew #beginnerproject #sewingbythesea #diybookcover #sewcute

These quality upholstery weight samples are up for grabs. They were given to me so Ill sell them for a donation to the KidStart mentoring program here in Campbell River. Message me if interested. Pick up at Sewing by the Sea. There are 4 boxes and there are hundreds of pieces. Must take them by the box.

Tops of the rompers done...on to the the lower half. Upcoming task - first invisible zipper...in a knit! Kids have no fear...and the teacher is possibly a little nuts....#crazysewing #sewingbythesea #fearlessstitching #whattheydontknowwonthurtthem #shouldbefun #romperlove #memadeforkids #makemyownclothes

Twin aprons! Great job sewing after a beach day! #jumpforjoy #sewingbythesea #jobwelldone #sewingsisters #learntosewcampbellriver

Just like that, a cute little baby gift. Nice job! #sewingbythesea #cutiepiehat #backtolessons #quicklittleproject #sunnydaysewing

We are sinking our teeth into a more advanced project, and the first step is to do a quick tissue fit to make sure we are on the right track for sizing. A quick couple of adjustments and well be ready to cut out the fabric. #sewingbythesea #palmerpletsch #tissuefitting #learnmore #classicjeanjacket #moresewingskills #sewingchallenge

My little Sewists heads down working on their projects . We stitched the shoulder seams, finished the necklines and basted in the sleeves. First day on the serger for one student. #busybees #stitchingkids #sewingbythesea #rompersinthemaking #holdyourbreathandsew

Theres always firsts in sewing, even after decades of experience. I have never done this before, but last night while virtually sewing with my niece, THIS happened.. Ive had this tape measure for decades..I feel like a bad parent...#sewingtragedy #sewingbythesea #littlemishap #timeforanewtapemeasure #recklessrotarycutting

A perfectly pinned pocket ready for pressing. #sewingskills #sewingbythesea #stitchclub #funtobeteachingagain #nicejob

One more of the leggings...

Another pair of fabulous leggings hot off the press - pattern traced, cut out and stitched in 1.5 hours! These are fabulous for many reasons...great (Im not kidding!) fabric from Discovery Trekking, custom fit for this student who has such a hard time finding long enough pants...and a secret technique I am working on...more to follow for those who are interested in taking a class...#sewingbythesea #discoverytrekkingfabric #happykid #happyteacher #yogapantsresearch #possiblenewclass #perfectingtechniques

Youre never too young to learn to tissue fit! Lets make sure its going to fit before we spend the time sewing! #palmerpletsch #tissuefitting #trybeforeyousew #sewingbythesea #bubblefriends #rompersinthemaking #sewingfriendsarethebest #dontchatwhileyoucut

Congrats to this student on her first pair of performance fabric yoga pants! It was an exciting moment today when the last stitch was sewn #sewingsuccess #sewingbythesea #activewearsewing #memade #ontothenext #sheshooked #proudsewingteacher #sewingcampbellriver

#blackouttuesday

Back at it in the studio this week. Im all set up for sewcial distancing with a limit of two students at a time, and wicked cleaning protocols.

This is one of my students. Im so proud of her efforts to help out!

Check out this fabulous on-line class. I took it in the fall and its full of amazing information! Fitting Essentials by In House Patterns.

Thought Id post this one too.