Shop Canadian Small Businesses
As a small, woman-owned, Canadian business, supporting other small, women-owned, Canadian businesses is at the heart of what we do at the workroom.
From sewing patterns designed in Montreal to embroidery kits stitched in Nova Scotia, publications conjured in Calgary, and dye kits grown right here in Toronto, we love bringing you beautifully made, thoughtfully designed products from across Canada. We've made it easier than ever to spot these Canadian makers with a special flag as you scroll through our site.
Here are just a few of the incredible makers and brands we carry:
+Kiriki Press – Cute embroidery kits from Toronto - JUST RESTOCKED!
+Hook Line & Tinker – Modern embroidery patterns from Nova Scotia
+Capstone Patterns - Thoughtful garment patterns and labels from Ontario
+Steingut Pottery – Handmade ceramics from Toronto
+Blume – Superfood latte blends from Vancouver
+Kitten and the Bear – Small-batch preserves from Toronto
+Love of Colour – Gorgeous dye kits curated in Toronto
+Closet Core – Inspiring sewing patterns from Montreal
+Soak Wash – Eco-friendly garment care made in Canada
+Sew Fine Thread Gloss – Handmade thread conditioner from Ontario
+Johanna Masko - Beautifully designed cross stitch patterns from Toronto
+Uppercase Magazine - Independently published creative books and magazines from Calgary
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Printed & Inspired : Summer Is Here!
Summer has finally arrived and warm weather sewing patterns are starting to appear from our wide format printer. Summer dresses and tunics for staying cool and patterns for upcoming virtual classes with us are proving to be popular however surprisingly pants are the clear winner recently. From flowing wide legs to structured barrel jeans everyone appears to be making pants right now.
We love discovering new indie pattern designers along with you through our A0 PDF Printing Services. Below are a few of the A0 PDF patterns we printed since the beginning of May, maybe they’ll inspire your next make too!
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Madswick - Delft Dress
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True Bias - Lander shorts
- Tauko - Panel Trousers
- Merchant & Mills Tee Shirt
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BF Patterns - Sabrina Skirt
- Allie Olson - Ponderosa Pants
- Just Patterns - Kiara Knit Dress
- Sew Liberated - Studio Tunic
- Merchant & Mills Sanda Jacket
- Helen's Closet - Falconer Pants
- Love Notions - Opus Vest
- Thread Theory - Jutland Pants
All of these patterns came through our A0 PDF pattern printing service - a wonderful way to explore new designers and level up your handmade wardrobe. If you haven’t tried it yet, it’s simple to upload your files and we’ll print, fold, and ship them right to you or choose local pick up at our Parkdale Pick up Point or here in Sprucedale.
Printed & Inspired : Me Made May
Happy Me Made May! It's that time of the year when the sewing community wears and shares our handmade wardrobe online and in person. This month is a great opportunity to get inspired and to discover new makers and patterns you'd like to try.
Printed & Inspired : Spring Dresses & Cozy Jackets
There’s something empowering about sewing from a PDF pattern. Instant access. No waiting. A whole new world of independent designers at your fingertips. We love discovering new indie pattern designers along with you through our A0 PDF Printing Services.
