Professional Profiles

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

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

Denise Bayron shares her thoughts on sewing, knitting, and creativity, by Saki Jane.

Katie and Mac empower you to sew, alter, and push the boundaries of your handmade wardrobe, by Meg Stively.

Pati Palmer and Marta Alto share the story behind their iconic tissue fitting methods, by Meg Stively.

Brooklyn Tweed makes yarn that empowers you to knit, by Meg Stively.

How two women are interviewing the sewing world, by Meg Stively.

How Jenny Gordy’s brand blends textiles, patternmaking, and fashion design to create well-loved clothing, by Meg Stively.

How Vintage on Tap uses video to inspire you to sew.

Pattern hacks, inspiration, and resources for sewing throughout pregnancy, by Erin Weisbart and Lisa Kievits.

How this online shop brings you the fabric of your dreams.

Take it from an expert, sewing should be fun! By Meg Stively.

A community leader who always has her eye on the future of sewing, by Meg Stively.

How this iconic brand maintains its worldwide appeal, by Meg Stively.

Celebrating 99 years of fabric, by Lauren Duckworth.

Heather Lewenza challenges you to overcome your fears and find power in sewing, by Meg Stively.

Modern, innovative clothing design that keeps sewing at heart, by Meg Stively.

Words of wisdom from designer, teacher, and all-around sewing icon, Linda Lee, by Meg Stively.

A fabric store owner shares her secrets for balancing different crafts, avoiding project burnout, and finding the best fabric online, by Meg Stively.

How expert construction and thoughtful design create a unique Portland shop, by Meg Stively.