by sarah | Nov 3, 2016
It’s easy to get carried away when you’re busy sewing, but your back won’t thank you for it! it’s important to take regular breaks and stretch out tense muscles. Here’s a quick and easy stretching routine for sewists. I suggest...
by sarah | Oct 27, 2016
I really enjoy sewing – I love sitting down with some fabric and finishing up with something useful and pretty a few hours later. However, it can be pretty hard work on your body, leading to tight achy shoulders, necks and backs. Here are a few ways to keep...
by sarah | Aug 25, 2016
I’ve already covered how to sit correctly at a desk top computer. Laptops are a little trickier to deal with – they force you to look down at the screen. This stresses the muscles and ligaments at the back of your neck and shoulders and can lead to pain...
by sarah | Aug 11, 2016
Take some time to look after your body while you’re on holiday this summer. Carrying heavy luggage, sitting in uncomfy plane seats and sleeping in unfamiliar beds can all take their toll on your body. Every summer I see lots of people returning from holiday...
by sarah | Jul 19, 2016
Cold packs are excellent for pain relief in the first 48 hours after injury. There are several ways to use cold or ice packs. My favourite is to simply make your own – it’s very easy and practically free! Take a bag of frozen peas or crushed ice (smash ice...
