While the first thing you notice about Julee’s work might be the many jokes threaded into her design titles, closer inspection reveals a technical prowess, and lucidity that allows her to speak with a clear voice. If art is about connecting to people’s emotions, Julee’s work hits you in the funny bone, then leaves you […]

Kelsey’s custom Scorpio ballet skirt was sewn from my Scorpion Tattoo Cherry Flame design, using Spoonflower Poly Crepe de Chine. First, she chose her custom colors by using a Spoonflower Color Map. We wanted a light drapey fabric that would allow for free range of movement without clinging. After testing a few different options, we […]

Quick, stash-busting sewing patterns are great to have on hand. I love sewing zipper pouches, because they are small and useful. Here are some free, printable sewing patterns that I’ve tried and loved. Sewing these patterns is a great way to get to know a pattern writer’s style, and to learn a few techniques that […]

Geometric wallpapers feel both modern and ageless. Prized for their versatility, classic geometrics can bring a space into order, creating a sense of calm. Study of geometric pattern analysis led me to create designs inspired by the intricate patterns found in Islamic tile patterns. Here is Uzorak Flint

I tested four Spoonflower fabrics for sewing the Necessary Clutch Wallet. Here is what I learned.

How I learned to sew.