Rebecca Page Rebrands, Then Quietly Shuts Down
Popular sewing pattern and virtual events company, Rebecca Page, suddenly shut down this month. Customers, affiliates, instructors, and brand ambassadors were not notified.
Podcast Episode #250: Jamie Trinier and Jessica Drain of SewTites
In this podcast interview, sisters Jamie Trinier and Jessica Drain talk about how they invented magnetic sewing pins, SewTites.
Podcast Episode #245: Laura Coia
Podcast Episode #243: Mary Grabenstatter
In this podcast interview, Mary Grabenstatter talks about how she started a subscription box for garment sewing.
Podcast Episode #207: Starting a Kids Crafts Studio with Nicola Day of HipStitch
In this podcast episode, Nicola Day, the owner of HipStitch, explains her path to opening children’s crafts studios in the Boston area. Nicola provides insightful tips for building a kids crafts studio business including marketing, hiring, and project design.
Podcast Episode #199: Meg and Patrick McElwee of Sew Liberated
In this podcast episode, Meg and Patrick McElwee of Sew Liberated talk about their journey to build a values-based business that’s focused on sustainability and personal empowerment.
What’s New in Craft: Decorative Collars
Crochet and knit collars are trending right now as a fun way to accessorize your outfit or use up spare materials. We round up some designs and patterns in this edition of What’s New in Craft.
At Black Girls Sew, Creativity and Entrepreneurship Flourish
Through the non-profit Black Girls Sew, fashion designer Hekima Hapa is teaching young people in her neighborhood in New York City sewing and entrepreneurship skills.
Threadymade Serves Up Pleated and Smocked Fashion Kits By Mail
Threadymade is a new craft kit company that provides pre-pleated and smocked fabrics for garment sewing at home
Podcast Episode #182: Alexis Bailey
In this podcast interview, sewing blogger Alexis Bailey traces her journey learning to sew, finding her voice online, and starting a successful small business selling hand-sewing kits.