Sewing surge in Spokane

Sewing and use of serger machines are coming back, especially among some 20-somethings seeking grandparent’s or YouTube-guided training.

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Mon., Nov. 30, 2020

Emily, 12, left, and her brother, Elijah Meue, 12, set up their machines before proceeding with their holiday sew project, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at Let’s Get Sewing school in Spokane.

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Finished projects hang on the wall on Nov. 19 at Let’s Get Sewing in Spokane.

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Scissors await use, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at Let’s Get Sewing school in Spokane.

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Sewing teacher Elizabeth Pike helps Hailey Panaluna, 13, right, and Olivia Goettsche, 12, on their holiday sewing projects, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at Let’s Get Sewing school in Spokane.

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Sewing teacher Elizabeth Pike checks Elijah Meue’s entry sewing task in his hands, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at Let’s Get Sewing school in Spokane.

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Sewing teacher Elizabeth Pike, right, discusses the next steps for Emily, left, and Elijah Meue’s flannel pajamas holiday project, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at Let’s Get Sewing school in Spokane.

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Olivia Goettsche, 12, and Hailey Penaluna, 13, work on their holiday sewing projects on Nov. 19 at Let’s Get Sewing in Spokane.

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Colored thread is kept in drawers and ready for use, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at Let’s Get Sewing school in Spokane.

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