Making With Meaning Workshop
MAKING WITH MEANING : CRAFTING A CREATIVE WARDROBE
A live, interactive workshop via Zoom for garment makers who want to bring more personal story, detail, and intention into their sewing practice.
This workshop is about looking at your handmade wardrobe differently, not just as a collection of clothes, but as a space for creativity, self-expression, and thoughtful design.
We’ll explore how to spot the overlooked moments in a project, places where you can add meaning through small details, both seen and hidden. It’s also about viewing mistakes or limitations not as problems to fix, but as invitations to make something more personal and unique.
This gathering is a space to explore, reflect, and share. You’ll see many examples from Karyn's handmade wardrobe that cover a wide range of details, techniques and design opportunities.
Members of our online community, the workroom studio can access a discount code for $25 off this workshop! Log into the community to grab the code.
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Online Garment Sewing Workshops & Handmade Wardrobe Year
Virtual sewing workshops, studio passes, and Handmade Wardrobe Year
the workroom’s virtual sewing workshops are designed to support thoughtful, skill-building garment sewing - whether you’re joining for a single project or building a handmade wardrobe over time.
Rather than offering a single path, there are several ways to sew with the workroom, depending on how much structure, continuity, and ongoing support feels right for you. This guide outlines each option and how they connect, helping you choose what best fits goals.
Trapeze Dress Virtual Workshop
The Trapeze Dress by Merchant & Mills is a true modern classic and in this workshop, we’ll sew it together while exploring a few of the 7 Hacks, each offering a fresh way to transform this versatile pattern. From a sailor collar or frill sleeve to a tiered skirt or bias-cut silhouette, you’ll discover how small design choices can completely change the look and feel of your dress.
The Handmade Wardrobe Year
The Handmade Wardrobe Year is a year-long sewing experience at the workroom designed to help you grow your garment-making skills and confidence while creating a wardrobe that truly reflects you.
