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Fast Fashion is intended to make you less content

Fast Fashion is intended to make you less content

Posted on by Naomi
In the past two decades the clothing production has doubled. It isn’t because we need more. It is because the industry is marketing to make us want to buy. Every week or two well known brands like Zara are putting out new collections. As a professional sewist I have seen the clothing come in and out of my studio year after year but I haven’t taken a...Read More
How to make custom valence

How to make custom valence

Posted on by Naomi
These custom valence are made with typical home decor fabric, lined and stabilized with an iron-on-interfacing. I used Craft Pelon 809 . The back is lined with a basic muslin. As you can see from the image above there is also a small pocket near the bottom of the valence for a wire to be inserted. The wire is specifically for the valence to hold its shape....Read More
How to Patch Jeans by Machine

How to Patch Jeans by Machine

Posted on by Naomi
Learn how to patch jeans with the sewing machine Do you have someone in your life who always has holes in their knees?! You are not alone! My husband forever has huge holes in his jeans! There are a few options for patching, but always it involves some old denim. Typically I have denim left over from pants my boys have torn up and outgrown. View this...Read More
How to Shop Thrift with Your Sewing Skills in Mind

How to Shop Thrift with Your Sewing Skills in Mind

Posted on by Naomi
As someone who sews every day, altering ready-made clothes is an creative use for my sewing skills. Thrifting is a great way to get into the amazing world of sustainable fashion, but sometimes, I find lovely pieces that just don’t fit me the way I’d like them to. Instead of leaving an amazing piece for someone else to find, I always take it as an opportunity to...Read More