The Benefits of Sewing as a Form of Self-Care and Mindfulness In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's so important to take some time off and engage in activities that help us relax and rejuvenate. Sewing is not only a practical skill but it also offers a plethora of benefits related to self-care and mindfulness. Enhances Focus and Concentration One of the primary benefits of sewing is that it requires a high level of focus and concentration. From threading the needle to following a pattern, each step requires attention. This kind of focu...

Instagram Giveaway! Hi friends! In case you haven't seen, we are running a giveaway on Instagram this week! It ends on Sunday, March 17th! Be sure to visit Instagram to enter! In other news, we have some restocks of some Made by Rae favorite patterns along with some new selections! Things have been seeming like they are warming up here and then we get hit again with an unexpected snow! I am so eager for the warm weather! I have seen some little blooms on a couple of our trees and some of our perennia...

Sustainable Fashion: Me Made Wardrobe Creating a more sustainable handmade and upcycled wardrobe from natural fiber materials and from clothing you already own can be a fun and rewarding process. Not only will you be helping to reduce the negative impact that the fast-fashion industry has on the environment, but you will also be able to express your creativity and personal style in a one-of-a-kind way. The first step is to evaluate your current wardrobe and identify which items you want to keep and which ones you no longer need....

Wrap Gifts Sustainably with Reusable Cotton Fabric: DIY Tutorial In years past, I've shown you how we up-cycle brown paper bags into Christmas gift wrap. Cotton gift wrap is another wonderful alternative to traditional wrapping paper. Not only is it eco-friendly, but it can also be used again and again (something lacking in my brown bag wraps). In this blog post, we'll go over how to create your own reusable cotton gift wrap. First, you'll need to gather your supplies. You'll need: Cotton fabric (upcycled fabric is best!) Sewing machine T...

Baby Gammo has arrived! Shop update! Hi Friends! Thank you all who entered our Instagram scissor giveaway. The winner, Jacqueline S. was announced in our stories! In other news, after a long wait, three weeks of intermittent labor contractions, and much patience the newest little babe of the Organic Fabric Company crew was born on 2/3, exactly one week after his EDA (estimated date of arrival)! He's as precious as can be (aren't they all???). While I'm resting up and enjoying newborn snuggles, Clarissa is har...

Best of Teagan White by Birch Fabrics is Shipping Now! This collection has been so very anticipated as it's a re-release of Teagan White's most beautiful prints! Check them out: They are so incredibly soft to the touch! This dress is made from Birds and Branches Cream by Teagan White with the Geranium pattern by Made by Rae, available in our shop! Aren't these just the sweetest??? Here I have Peonies and Tonal Floral Shell used for this precious bonnet. Every time I think the prints can't get any cuter, they do. See more Tea...