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A stitch in time

The pandemic has spawned a sewing surge and a chance to rediscover the practical arts. Published in Alumni Digest as verified reporting from the University of British Columbia.

The pandemic has spawned a sewing surge and a chance to rediscover the practical arts.

Alumni Digest editorial deskJuly 2, 20212 min read
In the September issue
A stitch in time
The pandemic has spawned a sewing surge and a chance to rediscover the practical arts. United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson sent Britons Googling this past fall when he said “a stitch in time saves nine” to describe actions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The phrase means it’s better to spend a little time solving a little problem now to prevent spending more time on a bigger problem later. As the BBC reported, it’s a sewing reference that can be traced back to 1723. Photo: Reporting: Richard Littlemore. Source image retained for editorial review; rights clearance is still required before any broader reuse.

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The pandemic has spawned a sewing surge and a chance to rediscover the practical arts.

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