Shop Girl Jeanne designed these for use in the shop, and then drafted the pattern to share! The reversible tissue box cover is a great small project, and either the finished product or a kit to make one both make great gifts. Check out some of the details below, and then visit the shop to… Read more
We’ve recently received a full collection of viscose linen silky noil, and it’s one of shopgirl Valerie’s favorite fabrics to sew with. Check out some of her makes using this versatile fabric, and some tips for using it yourself. (Above: a heavily modified Orchidee Blouse from Deer & Doe, in Rust) I have 8 or… Read more
The Victory Tank from Chalk & Notch is on our summer Garment Class calendar, so three of the shop girls decided to make samples; the weather is perfect for it! The Victory Tank is a swing top with a pronounced A-line shape. The pattern offers two views, one with the “V” detail in front and… Read more
In our June Weekend Workshop, shop girls Ellen and Anya will teach you how to custom-fit a straight legged trouser pattern to your body. No two bodies are the same, so how could a single pattern fit everyone? Top-Down-Center-Out is a fitting method that was created by Ruth Collins, a sewist and Substack author who… Read more
Shop Girl Janine was inspired by our spring window display, and made her own versions of the Emerald dress and the top! Check out her thoughts on the process below. Pattern(s) Used: Emerald Dress/Top by Made by Rae Fabric(s) Used: Cotton, Brussels Washer Linen/Rayon, & Liberty of London silk Did you make a muslin? Yes!… Read more
Shop girl Valerie’s most recent makes both involved simple pattern hacks that you can learn about in two of our upcoming classes. See the details and learn more below! The Adrienne Blouse (Friday Pattern Co.) I love a statement sleeve, and I love a simple knit top (they’re so fast to make!), so the Adrienne… Read more
Shop Girl Janice has a fun, scrap-busting craft to share. Check out what she made, and the tutorials she used. If you make some yourself, be sure to share photos with us! Early spring is typically a time for emerging buds, soft breezes, and scattered showers punctuated by a week or so of eggs tinted… Read more
Plaid Friday is Alexandria’s Small Business Black Friday! Shop a day after Thanksgiving event like no other in the DMV. More than 50 participating shops will offer huge deals and over 15 are open at 6 am for early morning shopping! The first 2500 customers to shop in Alexandria will get this exclusive Shop Small. Shop… Read more
Shop Girl Ellen sewed up this pretty blue Yanaka Jacket as a shop sample, but has plans to make one for herself soon. Keep reading for Ellen’s thoughts on the pattern & fabrics used, and for some tips on sewing with corduroy. Maker: Ellen Pattern Used: Liesl & Co. Yanaka Jacket Description: A cross between a… Read more
Our landlord is making some changes to our building, and as such, we will need to be closed for a few weeks beginning August 18th. In an effort to reduce the amount of packing, moving, and storing of fabric that we need to do, we are having an unprecedented sale! All fabric purchases over 2… Read more
