I was lucky enough to be gifted this Bernina 800DL from my mum many years ago when I was living in London and didn’t have access to an overlocker. I …
COMMUNITY
-
-
I started making this dress in the depths of infertility hell. Superstition or perhaps some degree of hopelessness meant all of my makes were the kind without much ease. The …
-
The Brother FS80X is a beginner-friendly domestic sewing machine available across several non-USA markets. Since purchasing the machine at the beginning of 2022, I’ve sewn well over 300 projects …
-
I am a notorious pattern repeater. A uniform dresser. A “How many times can I wear this in a row and get away with it?” person. What can I say? …
-
Tell us a bit about yourself and why you decided to become a pattern maker. I’m Kelsey! I’ve been sewing and sharing my process for several years now, and last …
-
During my latest seasonal closet rotation, a few gaps emerged that I targeted to approach early in this year’s summer sewing. The first thing that came to my attention was …
-
Sometimes, as a sewist, you need a palette cleanser. Something without buttons or buttonholes, zippers or snaps. Something that doesn’t take a lot of time or effort to cut out. …
-
Nearly a decade ago I moved countries, leaving behind two wonderful machines that were not electrically compatible with my new home. One of these machines was the 1034D Overlock made …
-
I first learned how to sew on my mum’s trusty Bernina Matic, figuring out the basics of a sewing machine and sewing in general. In high school, I continued on …
-
COMMUNITYMINDFUL DRESSING
Embracing Imperfection: Lessons from a Perfectionist Sewist
by Emma CartmelI’m what you would call a classic perfectionist. I’m detail-oriented and I can set ridiculously high standards for myself. I often obsess over the tiniest of details and naturally notice …
-
There is a spirited and playful quality to the textile and wallpaper designs of Dutch maker Ottoline de Vries, who established her eponymous company, simply called ‘Ottoline’, in 2011; since …
-
COMMUNITYFASHION DESIGNINTERVIEWSSUSTAINABILITY
Behind the Scenes With: Natasha Kelly, Founder of Studio Wylder
What is Studio Wylder? Tell us a little about how it all started. Studio Wylder is a women’s clothing brand built on strong ethical and sustainable foundations. We create small-batch …
-
COMMUNITYPATTERN REVIEWS
Pattern Review: Calantha Pants in Chocolate Linen + Tips for Elevating Simple Pants Patterns!
by Nisan AktürkHello hello! Today I’m sharing my newest sewing project with you – an elevated pair of Calantha pants in the most beautiful Chocolate brown midweight linen! As a lover of …
-
Tell us a little about yourself and what Indigo Indigo means to you. I’m a 35 year old fabric shop owner and designer living on the west coast of Norway, …
-
If you’ve been following me for even a short amount of time you’ll know that I’m a shirt making fanatic! I’ve made so, so many button ups over the years, …
-
I tend to sew whatever I want, regardless of the season. Granted, extreme seasons will force me to sew warmer garments more than sheer or cropped. However this year, I …





