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the easy way to sew a narrow hem
Be honest now…how many sewing projects do you have that are nearly finished…except for the hem? Yeah, hemming is a pain. Especially when you need a really tiny one. Well guess what friends, I’m going...
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in bloom year round
Fabric flowers are so great – they are fun to make, easy to wear, and add color and interest to your outfit. I’ve used them on several handbags from my main collections, including the zaria envelope...
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DIY utensil roll for brown bag lunches
I don’t mind telling you I failed spectacularly at keeping my 2013 resolutions, especially the ones about healthy eating. Oops! But I shall persevere for 2014 nevertheless. Thus, I have vowed to commit...
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make a mini jewelry roll with an expandable pocket
Good news sewing friends…I’m going to be introducing each of the ten patterns from my 2yards 10gifts e-book individually! First up, the mini jewelry roll. This tutorial is a variation on the pattern,...
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DIY bow tie five different ways
It’s a fact: bow ties are cool. I’ve been teaching students how to make neckties, bow ties, and pocket squares at Bits of Thread for about a year now, and the bow ties are always a favorite. The good...
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perfect zippers, every time: part 1
Friends, you’ve been lied to. Inserting zippers is not hard. You hear a lot of noise about how challenging zippers are. You hear dramatic horror stories of epic zipper failure. Of course the process...
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perfect zippers, part 2: perfect corners
The last thing you want after you’ve installed a perfect zipper in a bag or pouch is to botch sewing the thing together! Good news, friends! It’s super easy to make sure the sides of your zip pouches...
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perfect zippers part 3: making fabric tabs
I usually don’t make fabric tabs for the ends of my zippers, but sometimes it’s a nice way to add detail or a bit of color. In this part of the “perfect zippers” series, I’ll show you 2 ways to make...
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evolution, part 1
It’s been a long time, friends! These babies arrived in the mail the other day…my 10th anniversary labels! Officially Holland Cox was born December 2004, but trust me it was the softest of “soft...
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a sneak peek at the Holland Cox satchel
The best part of my job is making the pictures in my head come to life. The thrill of being able to hold something that started out as just as an idea will never get old! the phoenix satchel, with...
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inspiration and obsession: or, how I always know what to make next
Last October, I spent a whole day in NYC’s garment district. I was in the middle of finishing my evolution collection, so I was very much in the mindset of looking forward, and thinking about what...
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pattern camp is the only camp for me
It has been my secret desire for a very long time to design fabric! My very first attempt at a repeating pattern. I have an entire Pinterest board about pattern and textiles. Shopping for fabric...
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a better word than “reformed” or “recovering”
cotton prints, from my first trip to Mood I’ve been sewing since 2003, and I have so much fabric. There was a time when I tried to get on the bandwagon of de-stashing…when I subscribed to the notion...
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drawing inspiration
One of my new year’s resolutions was to draw more. I wanted to get into the habit of drawing regularly, but also I was intrigued by the idea of drawing on fabric, which I had never done before, and...
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the story of my perfect tote bag
So, I have this tote bag. I’m not going to post a picture, because it’s not much to look at: it’s navy blue, with navy blue straps. It’s big, it holds lots of stuff, and it is one of the first things I...
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a sneak peek at the evolved tote bag
My inspiration for the very first Holland Cox tote bag is not only my perfect tote, but my longtime fixation on the idea that versatile does not mean plain. A tote bag is the sort of wardrobe workhorse...
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you’re invited: small biz saturday trunk show!
I’m doing my Thanksgiving weekend sale a little differently this year: live and in person! Come out to the small-but-awesome Covet boutique in Arlington, VA to see the latest from my evolution...
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4 style experiments to try right now
The beginning of a new year is a natural time to experiment and try new things, right? Why not make this year the year you don’t give in to the daily grind…make everyday exciting! Just try something...
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a sneak peek at the new button scarf
In the slow process of revamping the Holland Cox line, I’ve discovered that wearable accessories are the most interesting for me to design and to make. I envisioned a cowl-style scarf that would be...
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how to wear your new button scarf
The things I make for you should make you feel happy and excited, not stressed! (There’s nothing stylish or fun about anxiety.) That’s why I designed the button scarf to be worn in pretty much any way...
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