We started out as two young Moms without much money and no idea of where the starting line even *was* to open a shop like this. But after two years of many late nights and one 200 page business plan later: I left a job that I loved and Emeline, about to have her third [...]
Category: the shop
Shop & Sale update
We have been busy pricing items in shop and adding more equipment/furniture to our online shop, not to mention keeping up with all of your visits! If you don’t think you’ll make it in before we close, do try to stop by our Closing Party – you can read up on all the details here. [...]
Closing Sale: last chance to take a workshop!
Yesterday, Emeline & I took it to task to respond to all the blog, facebook, twitter and instagram comments and emails you sent in response to the our BIG news. Our hearts are flooded with warmth and good cheer by your appreciation for what we have accomplished. And while we are sad that this was [...]
Announcement: Closing Emeline & Annabelle
{some doors close} The cooler mornings signal that change is upon us and we have some news to accompany that change… This is our third September with you and while this adventure has been rewarding and fulfilling, we have peacefully decided to close our shop doors as of October 28th, 2012. We are sad to [...]
Staff Aprons
{Jenn :: Mili :: Isabelle :: Suzanne} A while back ago, we decided on having a shop uniform: every one of regular staff was asked to make their own apron. I love how each person individualized theirs! Mili’s bright colors, Jenn’s patch pocket, Isabelle’s embroidered apron panel, and Sue making sure hers would match her [...]
Back to Sewing School Promo!
Remember when you said “Hey, I should really learn how to sew…” That time is NOW my friend! All workshops are 30% off until SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9TH at MIDNIGHT! You can book here, over the phone or in person!
Back to school SALE!
I dropped Ella off at school this morning, relieved to be back into a normal schedule and fully embracing the cooler morning. It is always my favorite time of year! We’re kicking off Back To School with a week-long workshop sale – everything is marked down by 30%! (For example: Sew Basics I, II, & [...]
Friday Sendoff: new in shop, in photos
Anna Maria Horner’s Field Study Boxed Pencil Cases Travel Cosmetic Cases Reversible Bags Gingham Bias Tape + Solids
I heart dyeing
post by Jenn I started dyeing fabric in high school (around the same time I started dyeing my hair). I used boxes of Tintex, no gloves and bleach to lighten my jeans. Not good. Especially the bleach, that’s a good way to make your clothes disintegrate in a couple of weeks. Then in university I [...]
september workshops :: inspiration in six
Sure, posts like “Either::Ors” or the “Weekend Recap” might not have anything to do with sewing. But that doesn’t mean that we’re not continuously working at offering new and exciting workshops! And please know that we’re always taking suggestions for new class ideas (send us your suggestions here). So here are some upcoming workshops that [...]