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What it’s like to run the in-house costume shop for one of HBO’s hit series. By Vanessa A Nirode.

Let’s go fabric shopping in Joburg! By Tino Motloung.

Why prioritizing doing what you love is essential. By Julicia James.

Mimi G and Brittany J Jones are forging new paths in the sewing community. By Lori Caldwell.

I started to make a coat out of a vintage quilt, but I couldn’t bring myself to make the first cut. By Brittany Archibald.

The story of Indy Bindy Fabrics, an independent fabric shop that celebrates the worldwide power of textile arts. By Aims Watts.

My sewing machine brings together generations of stitches, by Thao Thai.

Where to shop, eat, and get creative in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. By Claire Sitarz.

Dad’s sewing box and the priceless gifts of Aboriginal creative knowledge—my sewing story. By Mireille Stahle.

Grandma Ruby sewed quilts made to survive a winter, protect vulnerable bodies, and tell stories. By Lori Caldwell.

I’ve learned my crafts from strangers. By Lia Rose.

An introduction to Aso-ebi. By Aby Atiola.

Some homework to help you keep a creative mindset. By Lisa Beynon.

A conversation about fashion, sewing, culture, and history, with Elizabeth Way, assistant curator of costume at MFIT. By Leah Franqui.

I went to school to learn how to design clothes, and now I am a handbag designer—an interview with Treasure Mallory, by Lori Caldwell.

Tips for starting a sewing meetup, by Carmela Zabala.

Blogger and entrepreneur Tabitha Sewer talks about the connection between sewing and mental health and well-being, by Lori Caldwell.

Sewist and Black female entrepreneur Drea Johnson uses her creative platform for social activism, by Lori Caldwell.

Behind every great sewing project is a funny mistake.

Behind every great sewing project is a funny mistake.