You’d Almost Think I Worked In a Fabric Store…

by | Feb 26, 2013 | Sewing

or: Some Sewing For Fun A few weeks back Dennis (you, know, the husband/programmer/webmaster), who never seems to notice anything regarding home dec or fabric, commented on the ratty state of our old tea cozy. He was right, you know. I made the old one 14 years ago....

Come Lounge with me..

by | Feb 21, 2013 | Design, MariaDenmark

Here it is: My newest pattern: MariaDenmark 302 – Laura Lounge Trousers You might recall how these super cute and very comfortable lounge trousers started their life. It was when Gillian dared me on Twitter and I made my bright lounge wear set. I already had an...

Sneak Peaks and Thank Yous

by | Feb 12, 2013 | MariaDenmark, Sewing

First of all – sorry for my absence. A mean bug decided to invade me and I have been sick (yes, really, not just ill) for over a week. It’s the kind of bug that’ll let you think you are okay then BAM drag you bag to bed. I think I’m better now,...

To Print Or Not To Print

by | Feb 1, 2013 | MariaDenmark

When I started making plans for being an independent pattern designer, I didn’t consider printing my patterns and selling them in an envelope at all. First of all, I thought it was impossible, financially. I would have to get a loan and not even being sure I...

I need to learn more..

by | Jan 27, 2013 | MariaDenmark

So. I’m slowly but surely (I hope) developing my business. I can’t quite make a living yet, but I think I might get there within a year or so. One of the things my mentors keep asking me to do, is to get to know my customers or potential customers better,...