In the Dye Studio

In The Dye Studio: Preparing for Year 7 of The Pro-Verbial Club!

A long time ago, like 7 years ago, we were about to embark on a new journey. We were in the process of moving from our little studio in Berkeley to our new much larger studio and store on San Pabl...
sewing

A Guide to Sewing A Verb for Keeping Warm Patterns

I always dreamed of having my own line of sewing patterns. I wanted to sew from patterns I knew inside and out which were simple to sew and easy to wear. And, I wanted these sewing patterns to work...
natural dyeing

The Modern Natural Dyer Book Tour: Nashville and Japan!

Interested in learning about natural dyeing? My book, The Modern Natural Dyer, can guide you! In September, I am traveling to Nashville to teach at Craft South - a shop filled to the brim with fa...
natural dyeing

SQUAM Art Workshops June 2017: Taste of Squam

Last year I had the opportunity of teaching (indigo dyeing and eco-printing) at Squam Art Workshops housed within a resort on Squam Lake in New Hampshire. This was my first time visiting New Hamps...
boro

Stitch Exchange: Boro Inspired Stowe Bag

In 2001, I worked for the Textile Museum in Washington D.C. and was exposed to some of the most beautiful textiles in the world. It was a never-ending journey of discovering new textiles, the tech...
natural dyeing

Stitch Exchange: Dye-It-Yourself Eco-Printed Table Linens

Announcing our newest natural dyeing kit: Dye-It-Yourself Eco-Printed Table Linens.  Dye your very own set of table linens using California botanicals - like eucalyptus leaves and marigolds. The...

Stitch Exchange: Draft a Boxy Tee with Cal Patch!

We love Cal Patch! Cal comes out to visit us in California from her home in the Hudson Valley, and has taught many drafting and sewing classes at Verb and other venues. We’ve made dresses, shirts, ...
Stitch Exchange: Prism Dress Keyhole Modification

Stitch Exchange: Prism Dress Keyhole Modification

The Prism Dress is our newest Verb pattern but has quickly become one of our favorites. We love the versatility of the design, an easy to wear raglan pullover that can be sewn many ways: from an e...

Stitch Exchange: Verb x Quince Collaboration

Today is a very exciting day – we are releasing a collection of naturally dyed yarn with Quince & Co! The colors we have chosen for this project are 5 of our favorite colors from the shade ca...
american made

Stitch Exchange: Endless Summer Tunic x Sashiko

When designing our line of sewing patterns, we aimed to create patterns which are simple and could become a canvas for your personal creativity. Sashiko, a style of stitching from Japan, is a grea...
knitting

Stitch Exchange: Evening Fog Cowl Pattern

It's that time of year - when the fog rolls in a little bit earlier every day and lingers in the morning - creating a slight chill in the air. While it would be lovely to stay in bed under the cov...
In the Dye Studio

The Modern Natural Dyer Work-Along: The Field and Forest Dress

For the month of July, the focus of The Modern Natural Dyer Work-Along is The Field and Forest Dress. This is one of my favorite projects in the book! I always enjoy sewing a new dress, and this p...