Linden Sweatshirt by Grainline Studio

Linden Sweatshirt by Grainline Studio

I am trying to set aside time to focus on personal sewing on the evenings and weekends instead of always working. (I have a new Gantt system which I’ll share soon!  For those of you who know me, you know I’m eternally searching for a better system to...
DIY Eco-Friendly Coffee Sack Pillow Tutorial

DIY Eco-Friendly Coffee Sack Pillow Tutorial

Maiden Jane is where “practical meets pretty.” What can I say, I’m a practical gal. When burlap pillows were all the rage a few years ago, I couldn’t understand how they could be used for anything more than for show. In my house, pillows are...
How to Add a Zipper to a Finished Tote Bag

How to Add a Zipper to a Finished Tote Bag

My customers are always challenging me.  One recently asked if I could add a zipper to an existing Oversized Beach Tote so that she could use it as an overnight bag.  So in my usual way, I researched, I thank (thunk? thought? perseverated?) – and over-thought it...