Ronkita Design on Fox 7 Good Day Austin
Watch Vanessa talk about sewing classes coming up in October and demo some of the projects you can make. Very early this morning I had the opportunity to be on…
A fresh approach to promotional products, starting with personalized drinkware
Custom, branded drink cozies made from photos, artwork, logos, and any other graphics. Branded drink koozies are a common promotional item that businesses in many industries regularly use. They're ubiquitous,…
Custom Bucket Bag Made From Upcycled Clothing
Working with Selva Beat we turned a thrifted shirt and vintage bag handles into this custom bucket bag. See the process, and learn more about re-making items into new pieces.…
ATX Vegans Drink Cozies Made From Branded Fabric
See the process for creating custom designed drink cozies. Drink cozies and other custom table linens are an easy way to personalize decor, events, and gifts with custom graphics. These…
New Hand Sewing Tutorials
New sewing video tutorials have been added that cover a variety of hand sewing tips and tricks. These simple techniques are beneficial to know and used to make common repairs…
Capote Made From Hudson’s Bay Point Blanket
See the process of constructing a custom capote, or blanket coat, from a set of custom-fitted wool pieces made from the blanket. Custom sewing is our specialty, and we love…
Analog Clocks and Sewing
Analog clocks may be a disappearing technology, but I still reference them often when teaching sewing. In April/May of this year, you may have seen articles, like this one in The…
Sewing is a Great Way to Exercise Your Brain
Sewing isn't just a creative skill for making stuff. It's also a great way to learn and apply concepts related to math, engineering, and problem solving. When I talk to…
Why Are Clothing Alterations So Expensive?
Even though I don't perform clothing alterations as often, this is a question I get asked a lot by clients who have taken their clothes to others to be tailored.…
Patterning and Remaking a Favorite Pair of Jeans
See the process of patterning and remaking a pair of jeans into a completely new pair with a different style and the same perfect fit. When a pair of jeans…