INDIANA – September 1 marks the first day of National Sewing Month, giving you the perfect excuse to dig into that craft drawer or travel to the nearest fabric store.
With a myriad of small project ideas available on the internet, now’s the time to work with your hands, take a break from screen time, and make something that satisfies your creativity.
The National Sewing Month website has several free projects you can try your hand at, or you can browse for ideas on the internet. Pinterest is always a good resource for DIY.
The theme for this year is Sew Sustainable:
Transform old clothes into new styles, mend wear and tear with patches, or even learn how to darn socks. It sounds archaic, but it’s a useful skill to know.
National Sewing Month
The observance of September as National Sewing Month began with a proclamation from President Ronald Reagan. In 1982, he declared this special month-long celebration “In recognition of the importance of home sewing to our Nation.” Subsequent Proclamations declared that “Tens of millions of Americans sew at home. Their efforts demonstrate the industry, the skill, and the self-reliance which are so characteristic of this Nation.”
National Sewing Month is the recognition of a creative form of self-expression that we celebrate in September, but enjoy all year. The month-long Open House of retailers, bloggers, online stores, schools, organizations, individuals and more is a great time to renew interest, share ideas, be inspired, expand your knowledge, and express your creativity. Happy sewing!
