This February I had the pleasure of connecting with Mandi Bharij, the marvelous designer behind the Make with Mandi independent pattern company. Based in the UK, she and I connected [Read More]
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Apr
Apr
In March of last year, Bonnie made the Merchant & Mills Thelma Boilersuit for our Project Manager, Lane. At the time of it’s release a few month’s prior, I was [Read More]
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Mar
Mar
There’s nothing quite like a good pair of high-waisted, cigarette pants. A flattering design first made popular in the 1950’s, it can be tricky to find a modern pattern with [Read More]
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Feb
Feb
Have you made the Liesl + Co. Chai Tee yet? I had our seamstress, Bonnie, make me one six months ago out of a designer jersey to see if I’d [Read More]
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Jan
Jan
January is Purposeful Projects Month here at The Confident Stitch, meaning that we’ve spent the start of 2021 exploring the many different ways a sewing project can be categorized as [Read More]
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Jan
Jan
The events that took place at the capital this week have saddened and horrified us. Not only is it appalling that rioters stormed our nation’s Capitol, looting and destroying as [Read More]
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Jan
Jan
2020 was a hard one and, while a shift in calendar is not enough to fix the many trials we’ve been negotiating, saying goodbye to an astoundingly difficult twelve months [Read More]
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Dec
Dec
After a year filled with extra walks and extra extra snuggles, our pups deserve a spot at the top of our lists. Today’s make is the perfect op-paw-tunity to treat [Read More]
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Dec
Dec
🎵Oh the weather outside is frightful But the fire is so delightful And since we no place to go Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! 🎵 A [Read More]
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Dec
Dec
If I had a dollar for every “easy” project I’ve abandoned, I’d be a bazillionaire by now. When I know a project is going to be difficult I’m prepared to [Read More]