Join the Sewing Challenge That Could Save Your Life!

 

It’s here! #sewbloodpressure25 kicks off today, and I couldn’t be more excited to bring this community challenge back for its third year!

What started as a small idea has grown into something that means so much more. It is a way for us as makers to take care of ourselves while doing what we love.

 

 

So, What Is #sewbloodpressure25?

 

Throughout the month of June, I’m inviting you to:

- Work on one project that’s been sitting on your sewing list for too long;
- Get your blood pressure checked.

That’s it. Two things.

One creative, one health-focused and both important.

 

Why Am I Doing This?

 

In January 2023, my dad passed away suddenly.

It was my parent's 34th wedding anniversary.

An autopsy later revealed that the cause was related to undiagnosed and untreated high blood pressure, something many people don’t realize can be life-threatening.

What made it even more heart-breaking was knowing that he had a doctor’s appointment scheduled, just four weeks away, to start a treatment plan.

I never thought something like blood pressure could take someone so suddenly. But it did.

And that’s why this challenge exists.

I started #sewbloodpressure25 not just to honour his memory, but to help others avoid the same risk.

High blood pressure is often symptomless, you don’t feel sick.

You might feel fine.

But it’s quietly doing damage, and unless you check it, you might never know.

 

Why This Challenge Matters

 

As sewists, we are list-makers by nature. (I know I am!)

We have all got a queue of projects waiting patiently for their moment, maybe the pattern looked too complex, or the fabric never felt quite right, or life just got in the way.

This challenge is about finally tackling that project.

Not for pressure, not for perfection, but because finishing something we have put off feels amazing.

But more than that, this challenge is about raising awareness around high blood pressure, a silent health risk that many people don’t realize they have until it’s too late.

Getting your blood pressure checked is quick, easy, and could quite literally save your life.

So let’s take care of ourselves together, in the way we know best, right? Sewing and community.

 

How to Participate

 

Taking part is easy:

- Choose a project that’s been sitting on your to-make list;

- Work on it during the month of June;

- Get your blood pressure checked;

- Share your progress on Instagram using the hashtag #sewbloodpressure25

- When posting your make, state what country you are in. (For prize purposes)

- (Optional) Donate £2 to The Blood Pressure UK using this link -  https://gofund.me/ad0372fd

 

That’s all!

You will automatically be in the running for some amazing prizes too 👇

 

The Prizes!

 

We have got incredible giveaways from generous sponsors to thank you for joining in:

 

🧵 BeeSilva - 1 PDF pattern Roma Necessaire

🧵 Janome - 224A Sewing Machine

🧵 Tammy Handmade – Margo Pinafore PDF Pattern

🧵 Little Legs Fabrics – £25 voucher

🧵 Adam Sews – 1 PDF pattern each for 3 winners

🧵 Stash Hub – 1-Year Stash Hub Plus subscription

🧵 Waves and Wild – $20 gift card

🧵 Sew Over It – 3 PDF patterns

🧵 The Petite Dressmaker – Babydoll bundle (3 PDF patterns)

🧵 Edgewater – $25 gift card

🧵 Kylie and The Machine – $100 AUD digital voucher

 

#sewbloodpressure25 is more than a challenge! It is a reminder to take care of what matters, both on the outside and inside.

Whether you are sewing a long-postponed dress, organizing your stash, or trying a new technique, I hope this gives you the push to do it and check in on your health.

You’ve got 30 days. Let’s do this. 💗🧵
#sewbloodpressure25

 

Thanks for reading and happy sewing!

Bye for now, 
B! xx