So, apparently I’m interesting enough to be interviewed for a Youtube channel about sewing! Dawn and Myra of That Sewing Blab had me on their show back in the beginning of December to chat about my background as a childrenswear designer, my formal fashion education at Parsons, a little bit about Stitched (and overcoming your “kryptonite” as […]
Since I’ve opened a business in my hometown area back in October, I’ve been really lucky to meet wonderful people who have become customers and friends. My goal, all along, has been to create a space where people feel welcome and comfortable to come and learn a craft that I love so much, and more […]
I’m a pretty lucky gal. Thanks to the power of social media, I’ve been able to make so many new friends over the past few years that love sewing and making as much as I do. Whether it’s a seamstress in London or a crocheter in Australia, I have been able to widen my circle […]
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Holy Moses! I can’t believe it’s already December and Old Spool has been open for just over 2 months already. It still feels like a dream every day I get to unlock the door at 609 Higgins Ave #3 and step into my colorful little studio. I’m so grateful for the countless new people I’ve […]
A few weeks ago I finally was able to invite my family and friends over to the studio for a studio-warming party and a special Stitched viewing party! Because the TV show I was a contestant on is a Canadian based show and we’re hanging out down here in good ol’ New Jersey most of […]
Everything, Hand Sewing Projects
Fa-la-la-llama! A Felt Sewing Pattern and Instructions for your Holiday Crafting Delight
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Dec
Scroll to the bottom for my video tutorial! Sometimes we all crave a quick and fun little project that let’s us get the creativity moving and grooving just a little bit. You know the kind: “I don’t really want to make a huge mess” (that rules out making those delicious 20 ingredient cookies you saw on Pinterest…) […]
So, everything about the Fast Fashion Industry generally stinks. Like, big heaping piles of waste water tinged with local sewage and lots of garbage STINKS. Yes, there are some companies that do “the green thing” and have begun including textile recycling drop offs in store (looking at you, H&M) or “upping their commitment to sustainability” […]
And we’re back! Ok guys, I know this subject is a buzzkill. There’s no real happy way to talk about bad things except to get through it and then offer a solution at the end. Like fighting with your roommates, you need to get all the negative stuff out on the table so you both […]
Fast fashion. It’s a term we’ve all heard used to describe the type of clothing that comes into our lives like a speeding freight train and exits much in the same manner.Each of us has purchased fast fashion and can easily identify different brands that fall within this descriptor. Fashion alone is an interesting and […]
Back in June, thanks to my cheerful sewing bud/student Mandy who is always up for anything, I attended one of Madalynne Intimates’ sewing workshops in funky ol’ Philadelphia, PA. As someone who teaches sewing to others, I really love having the chance to learn new techniques or gain more knowledge about an aspect of the garment sewing […]