At Confident Stitch, we believe that sewing is for people of all abilities, shapes, ages, genders and personalities. We’ll meet you where you are, whether you’ve never picked up a needle or you’re an award-winning quilter or seamstress.
Confident Stitch began as a blog chronicling Kate McIvor’s adventures in sewing. She dreamt of providing a welcoming space that would uplift and empower aspiring makers while also providing the resources needed to transform great sewing ideas into beautiful realities!
In 2017, armed only with a fabric obsession, a love of quilting & garment-making, and a belief in sewing’s ability to empower, Kate moved to Missoula, Montana ready to open a new store!
Today, the Confident Stitch is everything Kate hoped it would be! A fabric store that – through instruction and advice on your schedule – knowledgeably guides you through each new sewing project.
With our YouTube channel, blog, and excellent customer service, we hope to empower you to make quilts, clothes, and bags you are truly proud of!
Thanks for being here & supporting our mission.
Soothes the soul. There’s no better way to relax!
Helps with self-love. You’re perfect the way you are, and it’s reflected in the things you make!
Connects us to one another. There’s nothing better than a gift handmade with love.
Minimizes waste & connects us to the wider world. Down with Fast Fashion!
Teaches appreciation. This craft takes time, and though we may have fewer items of clothing and fewer quilts, we also have a better understanding of just how much is enough.
At Confident Stitch, we’re passionate about the life-changing potential of sewing. Empowering individuals with the tools and knowledge to shape their world. Hear more from our founder, Kate, in this video interview.
SHE/HER
Confident Stitch began as Kate McIvor’s blog to chronicle her sewing journey. She dreamed of providing the resources needed to transform great sewing ideas into outfits and projects.
Now she is making that dream a reality through this website, and a brick-and-mortar shop in Missoula, Montana. Kate’s mission is to create a welcoming place that uplifts and empowers all people. She hopes this website will make you feel as though you have just walked into the fabric shop of your dreams.
Kate grew up in Lafayette, California, and has lived in Montana since 1986. A Certified Palmer/Pletsch Educator, she has been guided and inspired by Pati Palmer and Marta Alto over the past ten years. She has young-adult daughters, Mairin and Charlotte. She loves living in the Lower Rattlesnake neighborhood of Missoula, with her husband, Fred Rice, and a dog named Tailor.
Every year, the Confident Stitch organizes local service projects to help those in need, and every year we are amazed by our community’s willingness to show up and donate their sewing skills!
Past projects include-
Though we organized these projects, their success has been entirely due to our amazing community of sewing volunteers. To learn more about how you can get involved, sign up for our newsletter and give us a shout at info@theconfidentstitch.com
Part of empowering our customers to sew means offering them the opportunity to give it a try!
