I had meant to write this post a few days ago, but jet lag kicked my butt. I got home late on Thursday night from two weeks in Europe and at 36 I just don’t bounce back like I used to. But I slept for 10 hours straight last night so I fee like a …
Be Bold in Your Business and Life
Over the last week I have had multiple conversations with people in my life about being bold in my business. When I started this business 4 years ago I didn’t wait around to have all the answers, I just jumped right in and hoped for the best. I literally had about 3 months of design …
Craftcation 2019
Registration for what has become my favourite 4 days of the year starts at 9:00 am PST this morning, and for the first 50 people to register there is a discount, so if you have been thinking about it I highly recommend clicking over and snagging your tickets. Craftcation was life changing for me and …
V-Neck Leschi with Ruffled Sleeves
This v-neck Leschi with ruffled sleeves might be my favourite make to date. And since I can’t just leave the blog post at that I will elaborate… That colour, those ruffles, that v-neck! This fabric was a dream to work with and I am excited to try the other 2 colours I got it in. …
Tried and True Patterns – Fauntleroy Raglan
When you have a tried and true pattern there are so many ways to you can remix the pattern to be just about anything you envision. The Fauntleroy raglan pattern is definitely a tried and true pattern for me. The fit is the perfect balance of fitted yet relaxed and when it can be sewn …
Espadrille Wedges
I feel freaking beautiful in these shoes. What is it about a great pair of shoes that makes you feel fantastic. What’s even better is that I made these shoes. I also didn’t realize how great they would look with this sleeveless Leschi I made a few months go. Perfect casual yet put together look. …
Remix the Stitch Contest
Four years ago, almost to the date, I released my first sewing pattern. I had no idea where this business would take me but I have to say it has far exceeded my expectations. What started as one pattern has grown to a collection of 15 sewing patterns, an online course, and now teaching sewing …
View Ridge Dress
I probably say this every time I sew up a remix of one of my patterns, but I love taking a pattern and finding a way to make something new. Then I get to share it here with you so you can see yet another way to use that pattern. Today I am sharing a …
Sewing Workshops in Seattle
My business has always taken more of a DIY or non-traditional approach to things. Not only do I think that is my personality but it also comes from a place of making business decisions based on me and not what others are doing. That’s not to say what others are doing is wrong, it’s just …
Magnuson Tester Roundup
Seeing a new pattern on all different shapes and sizes is the most important part of a pattern release, and something I really look forward to sharing every time. I have had a great time showing you all my three versions of Magnuson, but today I get to share the amazing versions my testers sewed …