profiles in sewing

Felecia Davis: An Architect Inspired by Textiles

Innovator and Penn State Associate Professor Felecia Davis combines architecture, textiles, and computation to develop high-tech methods for creating building materials that can be manipulated similarly to fabric.
Natalie Chanin’s Journey Home: Reflections From the Slow-Fashion Innovator

The founder and designer behind Alabama Chanin is one of the most creative artists and entrepreneurs working today.
Teacher David Blaeser Shares His Excitement for Making

David Blaser encourages all in his sphere to make and remake projects and learn during the journey. He puts a priority on it in his own life.
The Author of Make, Sew and Mend: Traditional Techniques to Sustainably Maintain and Refashion Your Clothes Shares Her Creative Journey

YouTube star and author leads fans through sewing and dress history
Mapate Diop’s Streetwear Celebrates West African Heritage

Diop is a Detroit-based fashion label started in 2018. Learn more about this streetwear that celebrates heritage and diversity.
Get to Know Sewing Educator Sandra Lee Chandler

Sandra Lee Chandler, owner of Sandra Lee Design, feels grateful to have made sewing her profession for four decades. She inspires others through live and virtual lectures and workshops, television…
Seattle Consignment Business Our Fabric Stash Redistributes Sewing Materials

Our Fabric Stash owner and founder Deborah Boone started her Seattle-based business after a sudden moment of realization. It came when she and her husband and cofounder, Gary, were looking…
Elizabeth Keckley | Profiles in Sewing History

A determined young woman bought her freedom from slavery and later became First Lady Mary Lincoln’s dressmaker.
Phyllis Latour Doyle | Profiles in Sewing History

The British spy who used ingenuity and knitting tools as a way to conceal secret codes
Emilie Flöge | Profiles in Sewing History

This business-savvy designer defied society’s norms and aimed to free women from restrictive clothing.

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profiles in sewing

Felecia Davis: An Architect Inspired by Textiles

Natalie Chanin’s Journey Home: Reflections From the Slow-Fashion Innovator

Teacher David Blaeser Shares His Excitement for Making

The Author of Make, Sew and Mend: Traditional Techniques to Sustainably Maintain and Refashion Your Clothes Shares Her Creative Journey

Mapate Diop’s Streetwear Celebrates West African Heritage

Get to Know Sewing Educator Sandra Lee Chandler

Seattle Consignment Business Our Fabric Stash Redistributes Sewing Materials

Elizabeth Keckley | Profiles in Sewing History

Phyllis Latour Doyle | Profiles in Sewing History

Emilie Flöge | Profiles in Sewing History

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Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

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profiles in sewing

Felecia Davis: An Architect Inspired by Textiles

Natalie Chanin’s Journey Home: Reflections From the Slow-Fashion Innovator

Teacher David Blaeser Shares His Excitement for Making

The Author of Make, Sew and Mend: Traditional Techniques to Sustainably Maintain and Refashion Your Clothes Shares Her Creative Journey

Mapate Diop’s Streetwear Celebrates West African Heritage

Get to Know Sewing Educator Sandra Lee Chandler

Seattle Consignment Business Our Fabric Stash Redistributes Sewing Materials

Elizabeth Keckley | Profiles in Sewing History

Phyllis Latour Doyle | Profiles in Sewing History

Emilie Flöge | Profiles in Sewing History

Threads Magazine

Live and Learn | Letter from the Editor

Reimagining a Couture Look by Galliano

Add Bonnie Cashin Pockets

2023 Make It With Wool Winners

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