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SHOULD YOU SEW YOUR OWN WEDDING DRESS? A simple quick quiz to see if you're ready!
For the modern bride who loves making things her own, the question isn’t just what to wear — it’s whether you should make it yourself. Sewing your wedding dress is equal parts artistry, commitment, and self-knowledge. At VJ Seamsters, we champion thoughtful, skill-led design, and this 10-question quiz is crafted to help you decide if creating your dress will be a joyful creative journey or an unnecessary pressure on your big-day plans. Take a breath, take the quiz, and discov
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Dec 8, 20252 min read


“Thinking About Making Your Own Wedding Dress? Here’s What You Need to Know”
If you’ve ever toyed with the idea of sewing your own wedding dress, chances are the thought has made your heart skip a beat—half with excitement, half with fear. In our sunny little Sheffield studio, we’ve seen that exact look cross many faces: disbelief, panic, wonder… then a spark of possibility.
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Oct 10, 20254 min read


ZERO WASTE: The Path to Happy Sustainable Stitching
In more recent times Zero Waste in the sewing community has become a hot topic. In this blog we discuss how you can get there.
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Feb 8, 20243 min read


PATTERN HACKING
Pattern Hacking is the best way to get the most out of your favourite patterns. It’s more sustainable too: one pattern, many changes.
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Jan 29, 20243 min read
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