Sewing is having a moment. Here’s why

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Sewing hobbyists and the people who teach them say a number of factors — including renewed interest in analog hobbies and growing concern about the impacts of fast fashion — are driving more Canadians to pick up a needle and thread.

Depending on the corner of the internet you inhabit, you may have noticed that the feeds are full of sewing enthusiasts.

Look up "thrift flips" on Instagram or TikTok and you'll find creators remaking second-hand garments into new ones, or old quilts into hoodies and track suits.

On Pinterest, searches for "sewing ideas" are up 118 per cent year over year by its Canadian users, while those for "beginner sewing projects" rose 67 per cent, according to data provided to CBC News by the platform.

Sewing hobbyists and the people who teach them say a number of factors — including renewed interest in analog hobbies and growing concern about the impacts of fast fashion — are driving more Canadians to pick up a needle and thread.

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