Heller says the early months of the pandemic were very difficult for many sewing and quilting businesses, including her own. Sewing industry on the mendWhen Canadians realized they'd need to start wearing masks in public, many sewing and quilting stores saw a rush in demand for fabric, elastic and thread. Sewing machines also saw a significant bump in sales during the pandemic. Bernina Canada saw demand go up by about 20 per cent, according to the company's National Product Educator Adrienne Gallagher. We do see a potential for shortages in [sewing] machines all the way through the end of 2021.

Source: CBC News March 06, 2021 09:09 UTC