Christmas is coming and it’s our favorite time to stay in, get cosy and get crafting! The days are shorter, the air smells like Christmas cookies and cinnamon and it’s…
Amber Riedl
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The Christmas season has begun and we are so motivated to make quick and easy DIYs that make a statement and are light on the pocketbook. My seasonal favorite is…
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Sewing
‘Making’ fashion sustainable: a makers guide to sustainability
by Amber Riedl November 1, 2019I recently explored how our behaviour as consumers can promote sustainability in Fashion, looking at the actions listed in Buyerarchy of Needs pyramid and giving some background and tips related…
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If you are a Maker and have ever sewn, knitted or crocheted your own clothes, you probably already know there is something deeply broken with the fashion industry. You know…
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This week, I’m pleased to introduce one of Makerist’s knitting pattern designers – Heather Corcoran of the Label ‘The Lonely Sea’. She tells us about how she began designing patterns,…
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How to make sewing together fun and not frustrating: Sewing is so fun – and not just for adults! Kids love the magic of creating things with their hands, as…
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Each week Makerist features one designer in our ‘Meet the Maker’ series, and this week I got to know the woman behind the beautiful stuffed animal patterns, from close to…
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This week in our ‘Meet the Maker’ series, I’m happy to introduce Magdalena from the pattern label Vagabond Stitch. She’s pretty new to Makerist.com, but has already really caught our…
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If you’ve ever wanted to start sewing, but have been daunted by all there is to know or somehow hesitated starting your first project — this article is for you!…
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Get to know the makers behind the labels! That’s the idea of our ‘Meet the Makers’ series. Each week we feature one designer and their collection of patterns on Makerist.com; generally…