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Tips Tuesday: Easy Hem Turning
Lets say you want to turn a 1/2″ hem. Now you could bring along your ruler and measure along the way, or if you’re feeling particularly reckless you could eyeball it. But there is an easy and accurate...
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Tips Tuesday: Reinforcing a Slit
When you sew a skirt with a slit, especially if it is a fitted skirt, use the “eye” piece of a hook and eye to reinforce the top of the slit. This will allow you to move free of fear of a wardrobe...
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What’s a “Jelly Roll”, “Layer Cake”, and “Charm Pack”?
If you’ve ever wanted to make a quilt but don’t know what you’re doing, now is your chance to avoid half of the challenge. This month Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes and Charm packs are coming to the studio!...
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Walden Patterns Have Arrived!
Walden Patterns, by Colette have arrived at the studio. Awesomely stylish patterns for men, although the Cooper bag would be great for just about anyone. It may even make an appearance in my bag...
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Quilter Steph: Fills us in on Fat Quarters
I don’t know if you are like me, but I tend to like to collect fabric, and fat quarters are a perfect way to feed the obsession. You can buy just a little “taste” of each of the beautiful fabrics...
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Introducing Iskwe Couture
My name is Lindsay O’Keese and I am a member of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation. I am in the process of a career change from Social Work, which I’ve practiced in the last 10 years to...
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Youth Love Fashion
To culminate a five-month student fashion program presented by the PACT Urban Peace Program, the Toronto District School Board and sewing studio The Make Den, Youth Love Fashion will see talented...
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I Made A Coat!
Vintage Pattern The Make Den has a wonderful of collection of vintage and out of print patterns. I found my pattern at the vintage pattern store, Redcurlzs, on Etsy. Sewing Teacher I decided to make...
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Alljackedup
I met my Canadian partner on a big gay tour of the world back in 2011 and left the small island of Guernsey in the Channel Islands to live in Toronto – one of the best cities in the world. After...
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The Make Den Makes Boots!
The second the doors were locked for the Winter Holidays at our little studio, Irene and I hightailed it to Chicago to pick up some new skills at The Chicago School of Shoemaking. After a 12 hour...
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