2024 Holiday Gift Guide for Makers
An unconventional holiday gift guide for makers Because makers are unconventional people who prefer to make their own clothes, home decor, and even shoes! Unlike…
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Sylvan Jacket Hack – Using a Jacquard Fabric
As you can tell by reading the fabric recommendations, using a bulky fabric like a jacquard for a style like the Sylvan Jacket is a…
Chanterelle Pants Round-Up
We have planned, hacked, styled, and even dreamed up a doll version of our most popular pattern of the year: the versatile, unique, and comfortable…
An Unexpected Way to Deal with Overwhelm
In the face of a large project, or sometimes life in general, having the following mantra has helped me not only take back my time,…
Telling Stories with Clothes
Sometimes I feel guilty for liking clothes as much as I do. I daydream about clothes while driving when I could be educating myself about…
Meredith’s Garment Story
It is true that I’ve fallen in love with many a dress. Fallen in love with many a sewing technique. I love the satisfaction of…
Meg’s Garment Story
I did not make you. But my love for you made you come alive. You are the velveteen rabbit of my closet, pulsing with meaning,…
Judith’s Garment Story
An easy-wear pair of daytime pants were in order. I kept on wearing my pyjama pants – a waistband with a button wasn’t going to…
David’s Garment Story: The Continued Adventures of a Sewing Husband
Where did we leave off? There was a pandemic. And as an actor/bartender in NYC with theaters and bars shut down, I needed a job. …
Prioritizing the right kind of sewing project
Does your to-make list feel like a Google Calendar full of obligations? Even when we come up with our own “Make Nine” project lists to…