sewing – The Maker Studio

Pattern Review: Hallon dress by Paradise Patterns

When Paradise Patterns released the Hallon dress pattern some time ago everyone and the next person in the Sewing Instagram was making it and I fell hard in love with it. But to my disappointment and no surprise the sizing was very limited. So I moved along and tried to forget about it. Then The […]

Patter Review: Paradise Patterns Smultron Dress

Paradise Patterns is now available as part of the Maker Studio’s pattern collection! If you don’t already know, Paradise Patterns is an independent sewing pattern maker, and behind the business is the lovely Sanna. Sanna’s patterns are not only modern and beautiful, but they are also clear, detailed, and easy to follow. I have made […]

TUTORIAL: Making a Braided Waist Tie

Hello, Alexis back today sharing my latest project with The Maker Studio! We all know how great the fabric selection here is at The Maker Studio and this beautiful floral is no different. The dark rich brown background on the Gardenia fabric gives all the fall vibes. I don’t know about you but I could […]

Box Top Love: The All Well Box Top

Did you know we do sewing classes? You might not, since I’ve been horrible and slacking on the blog side of things (thank goodness for amazing contributors that share great content with us though ❤️), but it’s something that I’ve found a real passion for! There’s no better sense of community then to be able […]

Pattern Review-The Calvin Dress/Top

It is certainly not groundbreaking to suggest the lightest, most minimal dress possible by any means, but the newly stock Calvin Dress by True Bias is a no brainer for stylish, COOL summer closets. I had had this piece on my sewing wishlist since release (so many patterns, so little time!) but the wait was […]

A Plus Sized Review of the Envelope Dress from CrisWoodSews

I’m a fan of the kaftan. I wear them as nightgowns, day dresses and over my swimsuits. They offer incredible ease of wear and are amazingly breezy when the summer heat and humidity climbs. So when I saw Cris Woods’ Envelope Dress, I knew I had to try making one! I had purchased the Tropical […]

Pattern Review: Waterfall Raglan

I’ve been in a bit of a slow sewing journey lately. busy cutting orders and finding fabrics for the shop, plus regular life has left little time for me to actually sew (and enjoy it). I, obviously, love to sew, but if I’m honest, once I start putting pressure on myself to ‘do more/sew more/produce […]

A Spring Refresh with the Papercut Estella

As a sea of flowers take over the streets in an outstretched welcome to the spring season, it signals for an opportunity for a closet refresh AKA a good spring cleaning. While I don’t live in a cold place, I will not be swapping out my warm winter clothes for breezy spring attire like most […]

Vogue 9091 culottes

gorgeous large florals are perfect for wide leg pants The Fabric I first fell in love with the colour of this fabric. It is somewhere between mustard, tan and ochre, depending on the light. This Tulum print is a blend of linen, cotton and viscose and shows of the best aspects of each of these […]

Getting My Sewjo Back: Post Surgery

I started sewing at the start of the pandemic lockdowns, first making masks for hospitals, family and friends and then graduating to my first me-made garment just in time for Me-Made May 2020. Then, this past November I got sick. I already have a chronic illness that dictates how much time I can sit upright […]