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A place where we share and celebrate all of our differences and our creativity.

Sewists of all levels will be enriched by the conversations we have surrounding the creative and technical process of our sewing journey.

Elna Jubilee or Air Electronic

The Elna Jubilee & Elna Air Electronic are very similar to each other and for the purposes of this article I will be using the Jubilee.  These models are from the late 70’s and can still be a good find.  One particular issue with these is their air driven foot pedal, which can be finicky Continue Reading

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Craft Apron

This pattern is designed with all sewing machine types in mind.  I created this for a beginner sewing class.Materials Needed:1 Yd 100% Cotton Fabric 36” at least wide without a directional pattern or borders.  I prefer Denim or Canvas for better durability.Spool of matching thread2” Belt Buckles1-2 Yd 2” wide Webbing or StrappingJean needle in your Continue Reading

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PJ Bottoms were definitely a Walk On The Plank

I would love to say I’m a selfish sewist but that’s just not in my DNA. I don’t know how to do anything completely for myself. I’m constantly thinking about others even during my own creative process. But it helps to scale down on getting myself into a ton of projects for others. I keep Continue Reading

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Noelle Was My First…Underwear Pattern!

Now being a juicy girl myself, I needed something that could hold me in the right places, securely. So I truly didn’t expect it to come from someone petite and dainty. That’s why you shouldn’t  judge based on the initial product view. Sometimes you gotta dig a little further. And that’s what I always do! I truly Continue Reading

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Alice Hunt

Barely able to reach the sewing machine, putting together clothes for my dolls and blankets for my toy horses are among many of my childhood memories.  My family had a sewing machine dealership and of course I learned to use the machines as a child at play.  I later went on to compete at local and Continue Reading

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Sanenyah Jordan

Hey! You want to know about me?Wow, I’m flattered! Well, I’m Sanenyah Jordan. That’s Sa niña. That’s right…like girl in Spanish and believe me, I’m all girl! And that’s the perfect way to describe myself. I’m a big kid at heart and I have no shame in it! I just wish I had the fearlessness of a Continue Reading

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About us

Mardi Howell


Creativity has been a journey that has kept me returning time and time again to sewing. Self taught artist and sewist I’m interested in slow fashion and couture techniques. 

Sanenyah Jordan


I’m no expert but I’m passionate about sharing the amazing freedom in creating works of art. Some may call me spontaneous and adventurous but I've found it to be a great asset when it comes to being creative. I’ve allowed fear to hold me back for way too long and I hope in sharing my story you will take action to express yourself creatively.

Alice Hunt


I have been sewing for as long as I can remember. As my family had a sewing machine business, I've picked up a lot of different skills related to all aspects of sewing. My experience ranges from fun home projects to competitions as state & local fairs as well as the Make It With Wool competition.

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