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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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Introducing Magoo Active Wear!
I always wanted to design clothing but, every time I tried, I was turned away or discouraged… until I found “The Make Den”!! For many crazy reasons, I decide to leave Los Angeles and spend the winter...
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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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Tips Tuesday- Easy 1/4″ Seam
Want to sew a 1/4″ seam and don’t have the proper foot? There’s an easy way to ensure your seam allowance is accurate using just stuff around the house. Take a stack a masking tape or a pile of sticky...
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A Peek into Ellen Evered’s Design Process
Hi, I’m Ellen owner and designer for Ellen Evered Designs. I am a graphic designer with 10+ years of experience in the packaging and product design field and a graduate of OCAD. Ever since I can...
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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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