Sewing Doesn’t Have to Be Scary — Just Slightly Tangled.
Start slow. Stay cozy. Stitch confidently (even if your bobbin bounces).
Welcome to Sew What by Winter — a cozy, story-driven blog for anxious beginners, creative returners, and curious souls who want sewing to feel like a warm cup of tea, not a trip to the hardware store.
Hi, I’m Winter!
I didn’t exactly choose sewing. It chose me. Specifically, via a cantankerous 4-H instructor, a basement classroom, and my mother saying, “You’re signed up.”
But that reluctant beginning turned into something unexpectedly beautiful: a creative ritual that grounds me, calms my brain, and lets me tell stories through fabric. And now? I’m here to help you fall in love with sewing (or at least stop side-eyeing your machine).
Because sewing isn’t just about thread and fabric. It’s about:
- starting small
- embracing imperfection
- and finding moments of peace in a world that moves too fast
Whether you’re returning to sewing after a long pause or threading your machine for the very first time, you’re welcome here.
Here, I believe sewing doesn’t ask you to be perfect. It just asks you to begin.
Sew What by Winter
is a warm, whimsical, story-soaked sewing blog for tender-hearted beginners and creatively exhausted returners. If you’ve ever needed a sign that it’s safe to begin again, this is it.
Featured Sewing Projects
Here are some of my projects of the years, that I’m the most proud of.
