THE Q & A SERIES

HOW TO GET INTO SEW FLOW

Have you ever sat down at your sewing machine, looked up… and realised two hours have passed?

Welcome to your creative flow, or as we like to call it ‘sew flow’.

Flow is that state where you’re fully immersed in what you’re doing. You’re not thinking about your to-do list. You’re not checking your phone. You’re not even really thinking about the finished garment. You’re just focused on the step in front of you.

And somehow, your hands know exactly what to do.

In our Sewing Mindset Journal, we describe flow as that moment when the challenge of the task perfectly matches your skill level. It’s engaging enough to hold your attention, but not so difficult that it feels overwhelming. When that balance clicks into place, time seems to disappear.

For some of us, flow feels calm and grounding.
For others, it feels energising and addictive.
For many, it’s the reason we fell in love with sewing in the first place.

HOW TO CREATE MORE FLOW

Make without a deadline

Deadlines can be motivating, but they can also block flow. When you can, give yourself space to sew without pressure. Let the process be the point. We’ve been exploring this in Making, Again.

Create a clear container for your time
If you know you “should” be doing something else, it’s hard to relax into your sewing. Even 45 minutes that you’ve intentionally set aside can make all the difference.

Match the project to your energy
Flow happens when the challenge feels just right. If you’re tired, choose something simple. If you’re craving growth, choose a project that stretches you slightly. Not everything has to be ambitious.

Tidy your space
An organised space reduces friction. When you don’t have to hunt for tools or clear a surface, it’s easier to sink into the work. Need help organising your space? Check out our guide here.

Add gentle background support
A favourite podcast, music. or an audiobook. The familiar rhythm of your machine. Sometimes occupying just enough of your brain helps your hands take over.

Most importantly, treat your creative time as something real and valuable. Not a luxury. Not a reward. But a meaningful part of your wellbeing.

Because when we nurture creative flow, we don’t just make garments.

We reconnect with ourselves.
We slow down.
We remember why we sew.

If you’d like support in intentionally creating more of these moments, the Sewing Mindset Journal includes prompts and reflections to help you understand what flow looks like for you, and how to invite more of it into your practice. To celebrate it’s stand alone release, receive 20% off until 18.2.26.

Happy sewing,

Emily