mandy.plummer – The Maker Studio

Demystifying Double Gauze

Has Double Gauze been on your “to-try” list for too long because you have heard the horror stories and remain intimidated? You aren’t alone. Or maybe you’ve tried before and ended up with something wonky, oversized and disappointingly unwearable—you aren’t alone either! Double gauze doesn’t have to be difficult to work with– but it does […]

Choose Your Own Adventure:Precious Cargo

Learn how to add cargo pockets to any garment! Hello! Mandy, here, with HandmadeMandy– coming at you with a fun tutorial. Cargo pants are back in fashion’s good graces and adding the eponymous pockets is a pretty easy way to give new life to a TNT pattern. This is also a great way to minimize […]

What’s the dill with twill?

Hey, maker friends! I’m Mandy, with HandmadeMandy— and I’m bringing the blog along with me, today, on a rousing adventure. Ever wondered, “what’s the dill with twill?” (If you have, rest assured, you’re not the only one to find yourself in this particular pickle!). If you want to understand how to really use this fabric […]