AUSTEN BOOKMARK CORNER
So lovely to have you here. A moment together to create calm through stitching.
This mindful sewing experience is a gentle introduction. Follow the video below for a step-by-step sewing guide, the mindfulness prompt in the sewing kit to make the moment even more relaxing.
Turn sewing into a
wellbeing mindful moment
The steps to guide you to achieving resilient calm, through stitching. This can transform ten minutes of sewing from ordinary to feeling fabulously calming. Setting the scene makes all the difference, take a couple of minutes to settle, breathe and relax your mind.
1. Settle
Get comfortable in your chair and set up your sewing in front of you. A steaming hot cup of tea and a piece of your favourite cake would be lovely too.
2. Mindfulness
Creating a moment of inner peace. Read the mindfulness prompt card, and take a moment to let the thought settle in your mind. No pressure, keep it simple, light and uplifting – a touch of thankfulness feels so good.
3. Breathe
Close your eyes, breathe in slowly, and out. Repeat this five times going slower and deeper. Allow your body to release the tension, face, shoulders, arms, hands. Feel calm start to flow.
4. stitch
Pastoral embroidery has an artisanal charm, where a few wandering stitches add to the beauty. Let go of perfection and enjoy the journey. As you settle into the rhythm, let the calm flow.
5. Journal
Journal simply for just a couple of minutes, allow the thoughts and feelings to flow out. Thankful. Settling your mind and your heart.
6. FEEL THE CALM
Pause. Breathe deeply. Feel the calm.
You gave yourself this moment.
A few minutes each day builds resilient calm, helping you move through life refreshed and appreciative.
LET’S MAKE THE BOOKMARK CORNER
You have created that lovely calm feeling, keep your breathing steady and calm as you stitch.
Thread your needle with two strands of embroidery floss.
(Beginner sewing fundamentals videos at the bottom of this page)
Sewing the front to back. Stitch with blanket stitch on the two long straight edges, as shown in the video below.
Start with a knot. Use satin stitch as shown in the video below.
HAND SEWING AND EMBROIDERY FUNDAMENTALS
If you need a little more guidance, here are some additional videos to guide you through hand sewing fundamentals.
FLOSS
Splitting the 6 strand embroidery floss
THREADING
Threading the needle
KNOT
Tie a knot
Please do let me know if you need any assistance, sam@thesewingalchemy.com
I do hope you have had a wonderful time stitching, if you would like to continue your wellness sewing journey I would be delighted to assist you with your next creation.
Warmest wishes,
Sam x
