Seam Allowance: Take the Pledge and Make Your Own Clothing
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Seam Allowance Profile: Bill Jones
Since starting Seam Allowance last July, I've wanted to highlight garment makers local to the shop and beyond. Life has been moving at a fast pace, though I am happy to finally post this great ...
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Process, Progress, and Alabama Chanin
In January of 2012, I told the staff at Verb that I wanted to take off 2 weeks in August. I hoped that by stating it out loud, that I would listen to myself, and really take a vacation. I hadn't ta...
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The Colette Patterns Road Show Fall 2012
I adore Colette Patterns' vintage chic style. I love that Colette Patterns is in independent company. And applaud Sarai Mitnick, the founder and creative director of Colette Patterns, for...
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The Seam Allowance Kick-Off Party and a Progress Report
Have you heard? Tomorrow is the big Seam Allowance Kick-Off Party! Saturday, June 30, 3-6pm
Just a note before I jump into what this party includes. Everyone is welcome to come to this party. Y...
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Make 25% of my wardrobe? What does that mean?
Since releasing Seam Allowance, I've been presented with the question of what does 25% of one's wardrobe mean?
This is a great question.
When conceiving of Seam Allowance, I w...
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Why I Started Seam Allowance.
I started sewing when I was 6, the Summer before heading to 1st Grade.
My Mom had a lot on her hands, trying to take care of my brother with cerebral palsy. My Father busy at work....
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Seam Allowance: Pledge to Make 25% of Your Clothing
Welcome to the new Seam Allowance Blog!
This is the first post, so it should be big, important, newsworthy, right? In other words, perfect. Funny enough, this is similar to the fee...