We have all been loving the new colors of silky noil we have at the shop right now – all twenty one of them! This fabric is a viscose (rayon) and linen blend with a soft, subtle texture, making it the perfect substrate for summer garments like this floaty blouse Mary whipped up recently. Fabrics with a… Read more
We all know, there is certainly no shortage of mask-making resources available online. However, after trying many (many!) different patterns and styles, I ended up creating my own hybrid pattern. After all, isn’t that part of the reason we all make our own clothes – so we can get exactly what we want! The Stitch mask… Read more
Way back in February, Danielle, from fibre space, and I collaborated to create this pin with Me Made May in mind. We were planning an event, as we do each year, but due to current circumstances, we can’t host that event as planned. While we are disappointed that we can’t have the Me Made May… Read more
Next up in our sample series is Melanie, who recently finished making a colorful, springtime jacket. Read on to get a closer look at the details! Maker: Melanie Pattern Used: Sienna Maker Jacket from Closet Case Patterns. I made View C, which is the short chore jacket with button closure, optional sleeve pockets, and a back… Read more
Maker: Mary Pattern(s) Used: Pietra Pants/Shorts & Cielo Dress/Top from Closet Case Patterns. I made the shorts and the short sleeve top. Fabric(s) Used: The shorts are made in Mariner Cloth (colorway Salmon). The top is Nani Iro cotton double gauze (colorway Fuccura Blue). Did you make a muslin? This is my third pair of Pietra shorts,… Read more
We’re always working away on shop samples here at Stitch! Not only are they great for displaying, they’re also an opportunity for our shop gang to test out patterns and fabrics so that we’re always ready to answer your questions. And because we have dress forms in staff sizes, we get to fit the garments… Read more
This adorable and functional fabric tray is this year’s Makers Mile craft at Stitch! For the event, we assembled the fabric squares ahead of time, and the participants learned how to whip stitch the corners by hand. This tutorial will show you how to make one (or a dozen) of your own from start to… Read more
Over the next several weeks, we’d like to introduce you to the many friendly faces you see at Stitch Sew Shop. Each and every one of us shares a love of sewing, and we each have our own story and approach to what we do. We hope you enjoy these little peeks into the personality of each… Read more
Over the next several weeks, we’d like to introduce you to the many friendly faces you see at Stitch Sew Shop. Each and every one of us shares a love of sewing, and we each have our own story and approach to what we do. We hope you enjoy these little peeks into the personality of each… Read more
This Valentine’s season, we’d like to encourage you to join us for a bit of selfless sewing. Inova Children’s Hospital reached out to us recently asking if we might contribute to their stock of handmade pillowcases that they give as gifts to their patients, as they are completely out of stock – they like to… Read more
