Sewing for 'flow': The old craft that's tailor-made to relieve stress

SYDNEY - Dec. 27, 2019 - PRLog -- In a world of mass production, handmade items have gained a new status.

Maybe that's why the popularity of sewing is soaring, with 10.6 million posts with the hashtag #sewing on Instagram, and a search for the word "sewing" on YouTube producing 222 million results. Think about it: no copycat items, no sweat shop labour, just your own, personal creation.

Creating the flow effect

1. Choose a project that stretches your skills slightly but isn't overwhelming. Rather than making a dress from scratch, you may like to start with a simple skirt using a paper pattern.
2. Work with colours, prints and fabric varieties that speak to you.
3. Decide what you plan to tackle for each session. Having a clear goal will help you focus on the sewing and stay calm.
4. Select an easy-to-use sewing machine compatible with the fabrics you want to work with. Try Brother's Tailored2You range, that has something for every sewist and every project. (brother.com.au/tailored2you)
5. Create a sewing space away from noise and other distractions. Maybe even turn off your mobile phone! Having a storage space for your fabrics and threads is a good idea too.

Enter three new machines from Brother, available exclusively at Spotlight from January 2020, they are designed to make sewing easy from start to successful finish.

Range Overview

TY200A

• Tailored to beginners or occasional sewers
• 14 built-in stitches with pre-set stitch width and length
• Built-in automatic needle threader
• Slide off accessory storage tray for free-arm sewing
• 3-year warranty and local call centre support

TY400G

• Tailored for general sewing
• 37 adjustable built-in stitches, including decorative stitches and a selection of stitches for sewing stretch fabrics
• Professional one-step buttonhole
• Built-in automatic needle threader
• Includes wide table accessory that expands sewing workspace, ideal for larger sewing projects
• 3-year warranty and local call centre support

TY600C

• Tailored to creators wanting to enhance their sewing experience
• Computerised sewing machine
• Powerful enough to sew heavy weight fabrics and denim with ease
• Designed for smooth handling of swim, stretch, and formal fabrics
• 50 adjustable built-in stitches, including 5 one-step buttonhole styles
• Built-in needle automatic needle threading
• Electronic speed controller to set max speed for accuracy
• Includes lock stitch button and auto reverse for quilting
• 3-year warranty and local call centre support