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Style & Wardrobe

Did You Make That?

Get inspired by these finished Seamwork projects.

June 30, 2021 0
Style & Wardrobe

Create a Breezy Capsule Wardrobe with a Midi Dress

Sew your way to breezy summertime style with this capsule wardrobe featuring the Siahra dress. By Farrah Dodson.

June 30, 2021 0
Makers & Crafts

Pattern Weights Aren’t Just Utilitarian

Bianca Springer elevates a small but necessary sewing tool into something artistic and inspirational. By Lori Caldwell.

June 30, 2021 0
Creativity & Mindset

Sewing is Like Writing Love Letters to Myself

How I Stopped Cutting Corners and Learned to Love the Process. By Mary Rockcastle.

June 30, 2021 0
Fabric Guides

A Day in the Life of a Longarm Quilter

My longarm machine quilts for other quilters. By Carrie Hauser.

June 30, 2021 0
Fabric Guides

Seamwork’s Favorite Indie Notions

If you’re looking for some unique notions, here are some of our favorites.

June 30, 2021 0
Sewing Patterns

Project Diary: Natural Dye Experiments

Follow an adventurous beginner on her quest to dye a garment with stone-ground pigments. By Deanna Jacome.

June 30, 2021 0
Sewing Patterns

Project Diary: Getting the Right Silhouette

I used three different Seamwork patterns to create my ideal dress. By Katiusca Guzman.

June 30, 2021 0
Sewing Patterns

Pattern Hacks: How to Draft Convertible Straps

Learn how to create this versatile detail, by Haley Glenn.

June 30, 2021 0

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Sewing Patterns

Sew the Siahra Dress

Fabric ideas and fitting details for this summertime staple.

June 30, 2021 0
Sewing Patterns

Sew the Killian Dress

Fabric ideas and fitting details for this classic dress.

June 30, 2021 0
Style & Wardrobe

Design Your Wardrobe with Color and Prints

The next round of Design Your Wardrobe starts soon, and it’s going to be FUN.

June 30, 2021 0
Creativity & Mindset

Notions Make Sewing Feel Special

This month, we encourage you to take a closer look at all the little objects in your sewing toolkit.

June 30, 2021 0
Sewing Tutorials

How to Make Bias Tape

Learn a method for creating custom single and double fold bias tape.

June 30, 2021 0
Seamwork Radio Podcast

Finding Your Sewing Why, Part 2

Episode 45: In the last episode, we explored the reasons that we sew in order to uncover our individual sewing "why." Today, we discuss how to use that to make decisions.

June 29, 2021 0
Seamwork Radio Podcast

Finding Your Sewing Why, Part 1

Episode 44: What is the real reason you sew? By understanding the "why" behind your sewing practice, you can find new ways to stay motivated, and make meaningful choices.

June 29, 2021 0
Seamwork Radio Podcast

Behind the Scenes: The Seamwork Philosophy

Episode 43: Sarai and Haley share our values and philosophy, plus why we're pursuing B Corp certification this year.

June 21, 2021 0
Seamwork Radio Podcast

A Rising Ruby Star

Episode 42: Haley sits down with all five founding designers of Ruby Star to talk about their creative journey, their close friendship, and what designing fabric means

June 15, 2021 0
Seamwork Radio Podcast

Why Buy Organic? (featuring Birch Fabrics)

Episode 41: What exactly is organic fabric? And why should you buy it? We're joined by Arleen, Director of Operations for Birch Fabric to talk about the how and why of organics.

June 8, 2021 0
Sewing Tutorials

5 Ways to Replace Disposables in Your Kitchen

Make the switch with these easy projects to help reduce single-use items in your kitchen. By Ellie Rivkin.

May 31, 2021 0
Style & Wardrobe

Did You Make That?

Get inspired by these finished Seamwork projects.

May 31, 2021 0
Style & Wardrobe

Create a Summer Capsule Wardrobe with a Statement Romper

Get your summer glow on with this capsule wardrobe featuring the Kari romper. By Farrah Dodson.

May 31, 2021 0
Makers & Crafts

Three Generations Revel in Me-Made Wardrobes

With our differing worldviews, sewing is our common thread. By Elizabeth Endicott.

May 31, 2021 0
Makers & Crafts

Creating a More Colorful Quilting Community

This non-profit connects the modern quilting community across all colors, ages, genders, and backgrounds. An interview by Lori Caldwell.

May 31, 2021 0
Creativity & Mindset

Drawing the Line Between Cultural Appropriation and Appreciation

Distinguishing between the two is not always easy. Here are some of the nuances. By Noelle Fujii-Oride.

May 31, 2021 0
Makers & Crafts

The Powerful Swimwear of Sirena Patterns

An interview with swimsuit expert and PDF patternmaker, Tommie Hernández. By Karla Menéndez.

May 31, 2021 0
Fabric Guides

The Fantasy of Key West Hand Print Fabrics

At the intersection of fantasy and reality, Lilly Pulitzer and Key West Hand Print Fabrics turn happiness and sunshine into couture. By Cindy Massre.

May 31, 2021 0
Sewing Patterns

Project Diary: Sewing and Dyeing Garments Inspired by Nature

Follow an adventurous beginner on her quest to sew a garment inspired by what she finds in nature. By Deanna Jacome.

May 31, 2021 0
Sewing Tutorials

How to Copy Your Favorite T-shirt (Without Cutting it Apart)

Learn how to make a pattern by tracing your favorite ready-to-wear tee. By Meg Stively.

May 31, 2021 0
Sewing Patterns

Pattern Hacks: How to Add Ruffles to Any Garment

Learn how to add this textural and flirty detail to any pattern, by Haley Glenn.

May 31, 2021 0