Last year on September 18th I released my first pattern, Ravenna! I was so scared that day when I hit publish on the pattern and the intro post. I knew how I felt about the pattern, it was pretty great, but what a test in confidence to throw something out to the world and hope that people …
Today was a huge aha moment for me, as Oprah would say. No it wasn’t about the perfect pattern design or some new program that will revolutionize the indie sewing pattern world, it was something much more vital to pdf patterns. I figured out how to print my pdf patterns on my HP printer without the …
When my friend Ajaire of Call Ajaire reached out and asked if I would like to join the blog tour for her first pattern, the Paneled Sunsuit, I jump aboard. I haven’t been sewing for my kiddos nearly enough so it was fun to set aside all the womens patterns and do a little kid …
Over the last month I have become obsessed with the podcast, Being Boss, and everything related to it. Kathleen Shannon of Braid Creative and Emily Thompson of Indieshopography are the ladies behind the podcast and they are literally pouring everything they know into the creative entrepreneurial world. They are pushing creative entrepreneurs to really look at …
It’s like a great big fall love fest around here, can you tell I am just a little bit excited for the weather to change. Seattle is absolutely hands down the best place in the world to be in the fall, but I may be a bit biased. With the release of the Fall Collection by …
When Allie of Indiesew contacted me last month about having my Laurelhurst pattern included in her Fall Collection I couldn’t respond fast enough. Once I stopped sending !!!! to my husband I responded with the perfectly professional email saying HECK YES! It’s a good thing we are friends or she might have thought I was …
I am going to try something new today and I hope you all like it. I thought it would be fun to make a little video to share a little bit more about me and my family and to also give a big shout out to all of you. Grab some coffee and lets sit …
Last month I launched a new series on the blog, Behind the Scenes at Straight Stitch Designs, where I will be giving you a glimpse into my creative process, my family, my work space and why I do the things I do. Make sure to check out my first post on paper patterns, I think you …
Summer is in full swing here in Seattle and at this rate it isn’t going to ever end, like ever! Just kidding but goodness it has been a hot summer and anyone else who is from the Northwest can attest that this weather is nutso. Since we are sure to have many more beach days …
One of my good friends has the cutest woven joggers in the most perfect tribal fabric. They are perfect for the summer when you want to wear something comfortable but also look a bit more put together. She recently wore them over to my house for a girls movie night and I immediately knew I had to have some! …
