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How I Went From Madison Cardigan to Vintage Leather Hobo

How I Went From Madison Cardigan to Vintage Lea...

Eryn Shields created some wonderful patterns back in the day and I was always sure to get her patterns as soon as they were released. So when she released the...

How I Went From Madison Cardigan to Vintage Lea...

Eryn Shields created some wonderful patterns back in the day and I was always sure to get her patterns as soon as they were released. So when she released the...

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Sew Sustainably in 2024

Tips to help you Sew Sustainably in 2024!

Sew Sustainably in 2024

Tips to help you Sew Sustainably in 2024!

The Truth: Is Leather Sustainable?

The Truth: Is Leather Sustainable?

  Leather is wonderful! But it has a reputation for being both bad and good as far as sustainability goes. Some of its bad rep has to do with how...

The Truth: Is Leather Sustainable?

  Leather is wonderful! But it has a reputation for being both bad and good as far as sustainability goes. Some of its bad rep has to do with how...

Sewing Leather Sustainably

Sewing Leather Sustainably

For a long time, I thought that my love of leather was at odds with trying to live more sustainably.  But I have come to realize that sewing leather can...

Sewing Leather Sustainably

For a long time, I thought that my love of leather was at odds with trying to live more sustainably.  But I have come to realize that sewing leather can...

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How to Salvage the Leather From a Jacket or Coat

Most of the time when we stop wearing a coat or jacket made of leather it's not because somehow the leather is worn or has become unattractive.  It's most likely...

How to Salvage the Leather From a Jacket or Coat

Most of the time when we stop wearing a coat or jacket made of leather it's not because somehow the leather is worn or has become unattractive.  It's most likely...