Personal Essays

What happened when I stopped letting sewing be what others expected it to be and made sewing into what I wanted it to be for myself, by Saki Jane.

With creative practice, nothing comes out perfectly at first, by Riley Smith.

Without sewing, my closet would be emptier, and so would be my heart, by Emilia Bergoglio.

Four women share how breast cancer changed them and the clothing they wear, by Denise Archer. 

Reflecting on the love that goes into handmade gifts, by Jessica Wright.

The legacy of a lifelong commitment to sewing, by Louisa Bond.

How my eye disease renewed my love for sewing, by Tanya Hughes.

Lifelong learning through craft, by Sallianne Hines

An imperfect lap quilt connects three generations of women, by Megan Hippler.

Finding power through craft, by Aimee Davis.

Cultivating confidence through the practice of sewing, by Eowyn McComb.

Reclaiming femininity through cosplay and a handmade wardrobe, by Jennifer Hackett.

Sewing eases the decision to get a mastectomy, by Nicki Taylor.

Using sewing as a tool to maintain focus, by Jeannette Bedard.

Sewing lessons through mistakes, by Barbara Clark.

David Moore explores what it is like to be a male sewist.

Sewing and Motherhood, by Charlie Wensley

Sometimes we discover our talents in unexpected ways. By Brooks Ann Camper.

What I learned from eliminating ready-to-wear from my wardrobe for six months. By Addie Martindale.

Across generations and language, craft can bind us closer to those we love. By Jessica Yen.