In a word, it's balance.  There is so much information available to us who sew. Some of it is good, and some is not so good. There are sewing classes, websites, books, patterns, notions, top-notch machinery, and a list of techniques a mile long.  Our job is to filter through all the information and decide what really works for real garments made for real people. While couture-level techniques are admirable, they are probably too time-consuming for most of us to use on a day-to-day basis. And "fast and easy" often looks...well, fast and easy.  Sensible Sewing will take the best of the detailed and the best of the simple sewing instruction and present those methods and items that really work to make a professional garment.  Rest assured that everything, and I do mean everything, which we show has been tried and proven successful. Have a look around the site. Here are some things you might notice: We do not recommend any brands or materials to the exclusion of others.  If something works, we recommend it.  If it doesn't work, we won't recommend it.  In fact, we won't talk about it.  We are not here to sell products for other people or companies, nor are we a sounding board for complaints and failures. There are times when only the best will do, and only the best will work for a project. And there are times when a less rigid approach gives an equally professional result. We do not limit ourselves to the expensive, nor do we only present what is the most "affordable." We are looking for results, and for whatever it takes to achieve them.   Our garment samples are made in a variety of sizes. Frankly, we think there are lots of places where "model" sizes can be viewed. We want to see the garments as they will look on everyday people like us. You'll see everything from petite to plus in our sample garments. Our newsletter is balanced in approach. There are techniques and ideas for everyone from the beginner to the advanced. In fact, since there is rarely only one right way to do something in sewing, we will often show two or three methods for a certain technique. There will always be photos, step-by-step instructions, and lots of samples.  CLICK HERE for more information about our newsletter. We are open to suggestions. If you have any concerns, requests or recommendations, feel free to contact me at shannon@sensiblesewing.com. I'll be glad to discuss them with you. You can also ask sewing questions by going to the "Ask Shannon" page.