Who Am I?
Hey! I am Ava Sewell. I grew up in a small town in the Midwest, we have a family of two, me and my sister Hannah, where my sister owned a sewing shop. I spent countless hours playing with the fabric bolts and watching my sister work on alterations and custom garments. My interest in fabrics, threads, and textures was deep when I grew older. I learned the basics of sewing from my sister. She sent me to a fashion design class in high school where I discovered a true passion.
After high school, I moved to New York City to study fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology. There I met Rose Sewingston a textile designer, a fellow student working on a project that combined traditional sewing techniques with modern digital printing. Rose is from a family of artists and is keen-sighted which complemented my practical skills. We became fast friends and used to work together on the same projects.
Together, we discovered a shared love for vintage sewing machines, antique fabrics, and the art of repurposing old textiles. We spent countless hours exploring thrift stores and fabric markets. After college, we decided to turn our passion into a business and dream of opening our sewing machine shop in Brooklyn.
Our Journey
When the lockdown shattered our dreams and forced us to stay indoors. We thought our passion for sewing would have to take a backseat. With no choice, we started from scratch, picked up our threads and needles, and began to stitch our path. We turned lockdown into an opportunity to pursue our passion for sewing and discovered a new sense of purpose and creativity. As we settled into our new lockdown routine, we realized that our passion for sewing could be hope for others. Through this website, we started blogging about our sewing journey, sharing tips, tutorials, and inspiration to help others get started. We inspired others to explore their creativity through sewing. We build our community for sewing lovers, quilters, and fashion designers. We aimed to promote a more mindful approach to fashion, encouraging viewers to repair, repurpose, and reissue existing garments with the updated fashion style.
We also support newbies in their sewing journey. We used to cover basics like threading, tension, and stitching projects with various techniques and tips.
Achievements
We were happy to see people’s reactions.
Like Sarah, who had not touched her sewing machine in 10 years, but was encouraged by our beginner-friendly tutorials to start again. She made a beautiful quilt for her cousin and rediscovered her passion for sewing.
Daniel was struggling to find the perfect fit in ready-made clothes. Our blog posts on pattern making and alteration inspired him to try stitching. Now he made a nice custom suit for his friend.
Linda was a busy mom, who wanted to create sustainable fashion for her family. Our tips on re-purposing old clothes helped her to transform old t-shirts into beautiful dresses for her kids.
Our website (website name) also became a safe space for people to share their struggles and victories. Like Richard who was in fear of failure was encouraged and went on to create an awesome wedding dress for her sister.
These stories remind us why we have started our website – to inspire, educate, and empower others to find joy in sewing.
Witnessed
Beginners taking their first steps in sewing and creating, people rediscovering their passion for sewing after years. Individuals are creating something beautiful and getting knowledge and support from our sewist community.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a world where sewing brings people together, no matter where they are from, and what their skill level is. We visualize a world where everyone has the confidence to create their clothes, crafts, and home decor with a sewing machine. Our dream is to build, a vibrant community of sewing enthusiasts who support and inspire each other. As we grow we will expand our resources to cover even more aspects of sewing, more in-depth courses, a wider range of project ideas, and even more detailed sewing machine reviews.
Learning something new can be daunting when using a sewing machine. So we are committed to breaking down complex concepts into simple, easy-to-understand steps. Whether you are threading your machine for the first time or dealing with a new project, we are here to guide you with clear instructions and helpful tips.
Our Belief
First, we believe that sewing is for everyone. No matter your age, background, or skill level, with a little help, anyone can learn to sew and create something beautiful. Learning should be fun! That’s why we keep things simple and friendly so you can enjoy the process.
We also care deeply about the environment. Sewing is a fantastic way to live sustainably by repairing and upcycling your clothes, reducing waste, and creating lasting high-quality items. Sewing is more fun when you are part of the community. That’s why we are committed to building a space where you can connect with other sewing enthusiasts, share your project, and learn more from each other.
Our Promise
When you visit our website you will find a treasure of resources helping you sew with confidence. We offer honest, easy-to-understand reviews of sewing machines to help you find the right one for your needs. Our step-by-step tutorials cover everything from basic stitches to more advanced techniques. We always make even better content so you can trust that you get high-quality, reliable information every time you visit. Whether you have just started or have been sewing for years, we are here to support you with all the tips, resources, and inspiration you need.
Let’s sew something amazing together! enthusiasts, share your project, and learn more from each other.
