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New pendant I've made. Boxwood leaves mounted to a walnut branch, set in an oak circle. The circle is only 3.5cm in diameter.

Available to buy from my Etsy shop, link from my profile /bio.
(UK only.)
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Hello, Mastodon! I'm so excited to be here. My name is Kate, and I'm a small-batch leatherworker creating meaningful, handcrafted items with a focus on (bracelets!!) durability and timeless design. I believe in slow craft and the power of beautiful items made with purpose.

I'd love to connect with other artisans, makers, and anyone who appreciates handmade goods with a story. Say hi and tell me about your craft!

When a total geek with time on their hands gets into woodworking… this is what happens six years later. “I spent 6 years building a ridiculous wooden pixel display”
TL,DR: he built the world's most impractical 1000-pixel display and anyone in the world can draw on it. benholmen.com/blog/kilopixel/ #BeAmazed #makers #MakersGonnaMake

Ben HolmenI spent 6 years building a ridiculous wooden pixel displayThe world's most impractical 1000-pixel display and anyone in the world can draw on it
Lyocell (brand name Tencel) is a wonderful fabric for summer - it's drapey and breathable, with a cool hand. But what exactly is it? In Episode 181: Lyocell/Tencel, we answer these questions, plus much more!⁠

🧵 How does it go from plant matter (usually wood) to finished fabric?⁠

🧵 What is the difference between lyocell/Tencel and rayon?⁠

🧵 What are the best garments to sew with it?⁠

We love this fabric! What have you made from lyocell/Tencel?⁠

📸: Rosewater Tencel Twill in Firecracker/Pink from Blackbird Fabrics

#LoveToSewPodcast #WeLoveToSew #SewingPodcast #HandmadeWardrobe #MeMadeEveryday #MeMade #Sewing #HandmadeFashion #Handmade #Sew #Sewcialists #ISew #MakersGonnaMake #SewingLove #IndieSewing #MakersCommunity
How to cut and press double gauze (without losing those lovely crinkles!): ⁠

Step 1: Pre-wash and dry your fabric.⁠

Step 2: Use a steamy iron to remove any major folds. Either lift and set down the iron on those spots (not running it over the fabric) or just use the steam and finger press the big folds out. Try to preserve the crinkly texture as much as you can!⁠

Step 3: Cut out your pattern pieces!⁠

Keeping the crinkles in will give you a better idea of how the final garment will fit. Use your iron minimally, or just finger press it! Part of the beauty of double gauze is crinkliness, so it makes sense to work with it. ⁠

Listen to Episode 231: Double Gauze for lots more tips!⁠

📸: Organic Cotton Double Gauze in Sweet Pea from ⁠Blackbird Fabrics

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Give yourself time to cut ✂️✨

You know when people say things like, "Woodworking is 90% sanding?" Well, sewing is at least 30% cutting, and that's okay! In Episode 189: Cutting Patterns and Fabric, Helen said that she would get so frustrated in her early sewing days by how long the cutting part took. But now, she gives cutting the space and time it needs to be done well. And it helps to pair it with something fun, like calling a friend or watching TV. ⁠

Have you ever felt annoyed by how long cutting takes? What do you do to make it through?⁠

#LoveToSewPodcast #WeLoveToSew #SewingPodcast #HandmadeWardrobe #MeMadeEveryday #MeMade #Sewing #HandmadeFashion #Handmade #Sew #Sewcialists #ISew #MakersGonnaMake #SewingLove #IndieSewing #MakersCommunity
Caroline made a travel capsule wardrobe! Here are a few of the ✨looks✨

She sewed up a storm for her trip to Croatia - the vibe was natural fibers, breezy garments, and pops of red. Doesn't she look amazing? Details of each garment are available on our Patreon and in the June Blackbird Fabrics newsletter! (Or just ask us and we'll reply in the comments.)⁠

If you want to hear us chat about sewing for travel, including travel capsules, listen to Episode 273!⁠

#LoveToSewPodcast #WeLoveToSew #SewingPodcast #HandmadeWardrobe #MeMadeEveryday #MeMade #Sewing #HandmadeFashion #Handmade #Sew #Sewcialists #ISew #MakersGonnaMake #SewingLove #IndieSewing #MakersCommunity