The Maker Files
1-on-1 Interviews
Get to know the people behind the "makers who sew" market segment with our original interview series — The Maker Files — where we dig deep into what they do, how and why they do it, their purchasing habits, and what they need from the brands that support them. Full interview transcripts available.
Valerie Mayen
Yellowcake Shop
Valerie started out cutting up T-shirts in college. Today, she is a two-time Project Runway alum. Finding the best quality product at the best price means everything to her evolving brand.
Micah & Lish List
Neck & Tie Company
Micah and Lish are a husband and wife team who make a variety of upscale neckwear from carefully selected fabrics. After purposefully mood boarding and sourcing a new collection, every piece is sewn by hand and designed to keep its shape.
Linda Lackey
Linda's Other Life Sewn Goods
Linda is a retired schoolteacher who learned to sew by watching her mother and grandmother at a young age. Now she can pursue her longtime passion for sewing and newfound passion for her embroidery machine by creating pillows, table runners, aprons, and more.
Theresa Morrow
Thread+Love
Theresa makes and sells hand-sewn heirloom dolls that she’s proud to give her own children as a natural alternative to mass-produced toys. After watching tutorials, she came up with her own patterns from scratch and continues to develop her own doll style.