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I'm Teaching at Laura & Allyson Retreats!
I'm so excited that registration is now live for my next in-person teaching event with Laura & Allyson Retreats! We will once again be sewing in a beautiful house in...
I'm Teaching at Laura & Allyson Retreats!
I'm so excited that registration is now live for my next in-person teaching event with Laura & Allyson Retreats! We will once again be sewing in a beautiful house in...

Mending & Making from the Stash
Lately I've been busy outside of work, attempting to work through my stashes of fabric and yarn while making repairs to pieces that have languished in my "mending" pile for...
Mending & Making from the Stash
Lately I've been busy outside of work, attempting to work through my stashes of fabric and yarn while making repairs to pieces that have languished in my "mending" pile for...

Mind the Maker Floral Viscose Poppy Dress
I'd like to introduce you to my two favorite Poppies. Meet Poppy, my beagle (bottom left)—my first favorite Poppy—and my floral Poppy Dress, my second favorite Poppy. This is the...
Mind the Maker Floral Viscose Poppy Dress
I'd like to introduce you to my two favorite Poppies. Meet Poppy, my beagle (bottom left)—my first favorite Poppy—and my floral Poppy Dress, my second favorite Poppy. This is the...

Applying Fusible Interfacing Using a Template
Have you ever struggled with your fabric shifting out of shape while applying fusible interfacing? If so, welcome to the club! This tutorial offers one solution for this issue so...
Applying Fusible Interfacing Using a Template
Have you ever struggled with your fabric shifting out of shape while applying fusible interfacing? If so, welcome to the club! This tutorial offers one solution for this issue so...

Last Day to Save 25% in our Spring Sale
Just a quick note to let you know our 25% off Spring Sale ends tonight! This is a perfect time to stock up on patterns for your spring and summer...
Last Day to Save 25% in our Spring Sale
Just a quick note to let you know our 25% off Spring Sale ends tonight! This is a perfect time to stock up on patterns for your spring and summer...

Our Spring Sale is Live!
The days are getting longer which means it's time for our yearly site wide Spring Sale! Each Spring we run this sale to thank you for subscribing to our newsletter...
Our Spring Sale is Live!
The days are getting longer which means it's time for our yearly site wide Spring Sale! Each Spring we run this sale to thank you for subscribing to our newsletter...

A Quick Guide to Topstitching
The Thayer Jacket features extensive topstitching, so we've compiled our best tips for achieving professional-looking results in one comprehensive post! From needle and thread selection to stitch length and bartacks, we...
A Quick Guide to Topstitching
The Thayer Jacket features extensive topstitching, so we've compiled our best tips for achieving professional-looking results in one comprehensive post! From needle and thread selection to stitch length and bartacks, we...

Thayer Sew-Along Overview
Since the Thayer Jacket originally launched back in 2019, we've published a ton of resources to help you construct a jacket of your own, including the sew-along. With the release...
Thayer Sew-Along Overview
Since the Thayer Jacket originally launched back in 2019, we've published a ton of resources to help you construct a jacket of your own, including the sew-along. With the release...

Thayer Jacket Now in Size 32
Over the past few months I’ve been slowly updating the patterns we originally released in sizes 14-30 to include size 32 and today I’m excited to launch the penultimate release...
Thayer Jacket Now in Size 32
Over the past few months I’ve been slowly updating the patterns we originally released in sizes 14-30 to include size 32 and today I’m excited to launch the penultimate release...

We (Accidentally) Have a New Site
Well it's been a wild wild week over here. Last Thursday morning I woke up to a message from a very kind customer (thank you again!) who informed me that...
We (Accidentally) Have a New Site
Well it's been a wild wild week over here. Last Thursday morning I woke up to a message from a very kind customer (thank you again!) who informed me that...

Cortland Trench Now in Size 32
I’m so excited to announce that starting today the Cortland Trench is available up to a size 32! As has become standard with these re-releases, we’re offering 20% off all...
Cortland Trench Now in Size 32
I’m so excited to announce that starting today the Cortland Trench is available up to a size 32! As has become standard with these re-releases, we’re offering 20% off all...

Gingham Linen Poppy Dress
Last January I had big plans for myself, as one occasionally does at the beginning of a new year. I thought I’d try something new, an organized way to jump...
Gingham Linen Poppy Dress
Last January I had big plans for myself, as one occasionally does at the beginning of a new year. I thought I’d try something new, an organized way to jump...

My Track Laying Town Bag with Shoulder Strap
Every Sunday morning since last June, weather permitting, I wake up early with the beagles to get ready for tracking. Only Okie goes, but Poppy is excited to eat early...
My Track Laying Town Bag with Shoulder Strap
Every Sunday morning since last June, weather permitting, I wake up early with the beagles to get ready for tracking. Only Okie goes, but Poppy is excited to eat early...