All posts by Morgann McCoy

This is not the article I hoped to write this week. It comes with a heavy heart that it’s even a topic of discussion; nevertheless, we need to talk about how to support makers, small businesses, and local shops during this time of social distancing. Right now is not exactly a fun time to be…

In my ten years of sewing, the most common question I have been asked by fellow seamstresses is, “Which tools do you use every day?” So today, I’m tackling that question with some reflection on those ten years and a little peek into my workspace. As a beginner, I remember feeling overwhelmed by the amount…

In many ways, sewing has become a lost art. A generation or two ago, a sewing machine was a household essential. It was common for women to make handmade garments, both for themselves and for their kids. Cotton feed sacks were made into dresses. Jackets tailored. Zippers fixed. Work pants patched. It seemed everyone could…

I fell in love with fashion, textiles, and sewing at a young age. Long before I realized it was a career option. I was not aware of the industry and its impact on people living around the world. As a kid, I knew sewing as one thing: a creative outlet. My grandmother was a seamstress….