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The Topstitch Journey

My own sewing journey started in 2006 but I didn't attempt to make clothes until 6 years later even I though I daydreamed of being able to sew clothes all the time!

It just seemed so intimidating-from how to read a sewing pattern, to choosing the right fabrics, to getting the right fit.

Sound familiar?

When you're trying to learn to sew clothes-and get better at it-I know from experience it can be overwhelming!

When I first learned to sew--I wanted to know just the right tools, instructions and guidance for making something start to finish! It seemed like there was so much involved in sewing, especially garment sewing, that I was super intimidated. Maybe you're feeling that way too?

I wondered,

SHOULD IT REALLY BE THIS HARD?

It would have been SO MUCH easier-and so much more rewarding-if I step-by-step instructions for what to do AND a community of people to turn to during my beginner sewing journey.

COUNTLESS TIMES IN MY OWN SEWING JOURNEY I THOUGHT...

THE GOOD NEWS?

I created an in-person sewing studio, online courses and a community to be the answer to those desires above-so you'd always have someone to turn to as you're beginning or expanding your sewing journey!

Since 2017 we've taught hundreds of people how to sew and level up their skills, both in person and online-from very beginner classes to learn to sew a simple pullover shirt, to advanced classes to learn to sew jeans. And since 2020 we've hosted more than 200 virtual sewalongs, workshops and live events inside Topstitch Makers on projects ranging from garment sewing to shoe making and so much more!

CURIOUS ABOUT THE WHOLE TOPSTITCH JOURNEY?

Whether your interest in sewing clothes is to have more creative possibilities in your wardrobe, you want clothes to fit your unique body, you want to have a more sustainable wardrobe or vou want to have deeper connections with fellow sewists...