slowfashion – Miles Of Melodies

Thread Basics: Types, Thickness, and How Not to Overthink It

If you’re staring at the wall of thread at the fabric store wondering which one’s right,…

This week? I was barely there. Barely present, barely functional, barely making it through the day…

There’s a rhythm to sewing that’s hard to describe unless you’ve sat down at a machine…

In the last two months, I’ve learned that there’s no shortage of noise in the world…

If you had told me a few years ago that I’d be running a small business,…

Every bag has a story, and this one begins with a simple sketch and a wonderful…

When I sit down at my sewing machine, I’m not just making a bag. I’m choosing…

Okay, let’s talk about scraps. While some people see trash, I see opportunities. (Yes I was…

When I started making bags, I wasn’t just thinking about how they’d look. I was thinking…

Hi there, and welcome to MilesofMelodies, a small “brand” I started where sustainability meets intentional design.…