Tool Time!

| The Maven Tool Kits | You may have noticed that we have added some pattern cutting tools to the shop! This little foray of ours into the world of tools occurred after we held our Apron in a Day workshop and the ladies were very excited by my pattern making equipment, I’d never seen […]

The Good Times Skirt | waistband tutorial

THE GOOD TIMES SKIRT | waistband tutorial We’re really excited to share with you our new pattern The Good Times Skirt! I really love the contrast waistband detail. The zip finishes right at the top of the band giving a crisp, clean look and also means we have no buttonhole to deal with! And while […]

The Good Times Skirt | zip tutorial

The Good Times Skirt | a zip tutorial There is a very specific order of making The Good Times Skirt. Usually, with a centre back zip, I would advise inserting it before the side seams are closed so the skirt is as flat as possible. However, some bright spark (me) decided that she wanted the […]

#MAVENMAKERS | from Canada to Australia

I was lucky enough to be tagged into an Instagram post that featured our Maria Apron pattern recently. And I’m grateful to be able to share these beautiful photos with you. Amanda of My Fabric Heart made this apron for her dear friend Raechelle.  Amanda lives in Canada and Raechelle lives in Australia. This is […]