Tag Archives: handmade

Five Common Sewing Mistakes Beginners Make And How To Avoid Them

Beginner using a sewing machine while learning proper sewing techniques and avoiding common mistakes.
July 30, 2026
Learning to sew takes practice, but avoiding common mistakes can make the process easier. Beginners often struggle with incorrect measurements, unsuitable fabrics, poor tension and rushed preparation. Understanding where things can go wrong helps you build better habits and feel more confident with every project. A little patience can make...

Review: Global Goods Partners

Sleeping Sloth Mobile
December 3, 2015
It warms my heart whenever I discover a company that is founded on the principle of impacting the world through the sale of their products. That is exactly what Global Good Partners is doing and why I am their newest fan. Their motto is: buy handmade -- change women's lives. Does that not...

Review: UncommonGoods Earrings

UncommonGoods Earrings
October 21, 2015
One of my favorite things about blogging is that I seem to attract collaborations that truly feel like they were meant to be. A perfect example of this is when one of my favorite companies, UncommonGoods, reached out to me and asked me to select a piece from their extraordinary jewelry collection to...