Notes From the Studio

Key Fobs: What They Are and Which Size Is Right for You
Key Fobs: What They Are and Which Size Is Right for You
Mini, Regular, or XL? Here’s how the three key fob sizes differ and what each one is useful for. Read more...
How Batch Sewing Helps Me Run a Handmade Business
How Batch Sewing Helps Me Run a Handmade Business
Batch sewing helps me get through repetitive work while keeping plenty of pieces ready for future orders. Read more...
How to Wear a Fanny Pack Without Feeling Like a Tourist
How to Wear a Fanny Pack Without Feeling Like a Tourist
Waist, chest, back, or shoulder — here are a few ways to wear a fanny pack and make it work with your outfit. Read more...
How I Choose Prints for Momako Designs
How I Choose Prints for Momako Designs
From print scale to fabric type, here’s what I'm actually looking for when I buy fabric for Momako Designs. Read more...
The Introvert’s Guide to Succeeding at a Market
The Introvert’s Guide to Succeeding at a Market
Markets can be a lot when you’re an introvert. Here’s how I make vending work without becoming someone I’m not. Read more...
How to Price Handmade Products Without Guessing
How to Price Handmade Products Without Guessing
Materials are only part of the price. Here’s how I account for time, overhead, profit, and everything in between. Read more...
Hand-Stitched vs. Machine-Sewn Neckties: What’s the Difference?
Hand-Stitched vs. Machine-Sewn Neckties: What’s the Difference?
Hand-stitched or machine-sewn? Here’s what actually changes between the two ways of making a necktie. Read more...
When Sewing Goes Wrong: How to Work Through the Frustration
When Sewing Goes Wrong: How to Work Through the Frustration
Tangled thread, wonky seams, bad cuts — here’s how I deal with sewing frustration and keep going. Read more...
Wristlet vs. Clutch vs. Purse: What’s the Difference?
Wristlet vs. Clutch vs. Purse: What’s the Difference?
Wristlet, clutch, or purse? Here’s how each one is carried and what makes the three styles different. Read more...
Stay Humble, Be Humble (The Sewing Origins)
Stay Humble, Be Humble (The Sewing Origins)
Sewing runs through both sides of my family. Here’s how those very different influences eventually led to Momako Designs. Read more...
5 Tips for Sewing Left-Handed (or I Don’t Understand What You’re Doing, You Have to Teach Me Upside-Down Pls) - Momako Designs
Sewing Left-Handed: What I Wish I'd Known When I Was Learning
Learning to sew left-handed came with a few surprises — including realizing some tools really do make a difference. Read more...