I posted a couple new videos this week on Instagram and YouTube. As we work on our final class projects for the year, I'm starting to organize a big Show & Tell of everything I made this year for our Handmade Wardrobe Year. It's going to be a big one!
Getting back into a dedicated sewing practice this year has been so fun and rewarding, especially getting to do it with a core group of students. Everyone contributed to making this first year such a success and I'm thrilled so many want to continue sewing together this way next year.
We'll be opening up doors to the 2027 Handmade Wardrobe Year next week. Last year's members will get first access. If you're interested in exploring new sewing patterns, techniques and building your handmade wardrobe with full access to all our garment workshops next year, I hope you'll join us!
MERCHANT & MILLS : JOA GILET This week I'm sharing a quick peek at my first Joa Gilet. (Click the photo above to see my YouTube video) This is a really fun pattern to make and to wear. I'm pretty sure you'll want to make more than one. I know I do. Grab the pattern as a pdf or A0 printout from the shop. You can also grab the replay version of our recent workshop where I sew through the whole pattern. Plus there is a bonus video for a more detailed look at Steps 13-16 (the tricky bits!)
My Joa Gilet with Petite Garden lawn in Blue lining
Stacking up your Kona orders to cut on a vintage newspaper rack
RESTOCKED! KONA SOLIDS We've had some hefty Kona Solids orders the past few weeks. So much so, that I needed to figure out a way to be able to stack the 'bolts to cut' higher without them toppling over. The General Store basement provided the perfect solution - a rolling newspaper rack! The wire sides keep the wobbly stack upright and organized so I can cut through each order easily.
We've got a delivery of thirteen Kona Solids + Wool Batting heading our way next week to keep up with your orders and make sure you've got everything you need for your upcoming projects. Those holiday deadlines are approaching!
From stack of bolts to folded cuts - we love to imagine what project you're planning
Florence Tops in Liberty of London & Merchant & Mills cotton
VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS and EVENTS - Edie Top : startsSaturday October 31, 9am-11am for 3 sessions - IN SESSION - Pietra Pants/Shorts : starts Tuesday November 3, 6-8p for 4 sessions - IN SESSION - Florence Top/Dress : starts Thursday November 19, 6-9pm for 3 sessions - Plover Pouch : starts Saturday November 21, 9-11am for 2 sessions - Nevis Skirt : starts Tuesday December 1, 6-8pm for 3 sessions
THE WORKROOM SCISSORS WAITLIST The waitlist is building for our upcoming custom branded scissors. If you're interested in supporting this project, make sure you are on the list. We need to reach a certain level of interest to move to the next step! Being on the list will make sure we can keep you in the loop and give you first access (and a special deal) Click here to join the waitlist Due to popular demand, we've brought in some stock on the make something caps in grey and spruce green. Add one to your next order and it will ship from Sprucedale or request local pick up and have it sent down to our Parkdale pick up location.
CLOSET CORE PDF Patterns Our digital pattern collection is growing each week, we're working on bringing you more options for patterns you can purchase and receive instantly. Don't forget you can also choose to have a wide format version printed out for you as well.
We've just added the Closet Core Blanca Flightsuit and Nicks Dress to the online shop, along with the new Merchant & Mills Kiveton Jacket pattern.
Sashiko Samplers - a fun way to learn this style of Japanese embroidery
SAVE THE DATE! We'll be bringing lot of sashiko and embroidery kits and supplies to our booth at City of Craft this year. City of Craft at the Theatre Centre in Toronto - Friday December 4 - Sunday December 6th Spring Maker's Market in Sprucedale - Saturday April 10th, 2027 - we're thinking about making it a weekend event!
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