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Jye Marshall, Lecturer, Fashion Design, School of Design and Architecture, Swinburne University of Technology

Not just a ‘woman’s hobby’ – why more men are picking up sewing, and why you should too

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Men have started sewing up a storm, driving a culture shift that challenges the traditional notion of sewing as a “women’s hobby”.

The COVID pandemic drove a resurgence in home economics, with many people – including many men – picking up skills such as sewing and knitting.

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