Notes From the Studio

How I Choose Prints for Momako Designs
How I Choose Prints for Momako Designs
How does a fabric make its way into Momako Designs? Sometimes I’m shopping for a specific product, sometimes I’m thinking about print size and versatility — and sometimes I just... Read more...
The Introvert’s Guide to Succeeding at a Market
The Introvert’s Guide to Succeeding at a Market
Selling at markets can feel like a lot when you’re an introvert. After years of vending in person, I’ve learned you don’t have to become an extrovert to make market... Read more...
How to Price Handmade Products Without Guessing
How to Price Handmade Products Without Guessing
Pricing handmade products gets complicated fast. From materials and labor to overhead and what customers are willing to pay, here’s what I’ve learned about setting prices that actually work for... Read more...
Hand-Stitched vs. Machine-Sewn Neckties: What’s the Difference?
Hand-Stitched vs. Machine-Sewn Neckties: What’s the Difference?
What’s actually different about a hand-stitched necktie? A look at why I hand-stitch my adult ties, machine-sew my children’s ties, and why one method isn’t necessarily better than the other. Read more...
When Sewing Goes Wrong: How to Work Through the Frustration
When Sewing Goes Wrong: How to Work Through the Frustration
Sewing doesn’t always go according to plan. From tangled thread and wonky seams to accidental cuts and projects you’re completely over, here’s how I work through the frustration and keep... Read more...
Wristlet vs. Clutch vs. Purse: What’s the Difference?
Wristlet vs. Clutch vs. Purse: What’s the Difference?
Wristlet, clutch, or purse? The names get tossed around, but each has its own way of carrying what you need. Here’s how to tell the difference — and choose the... Read more...
Reusable Cotton Rounds (What They Are & Why You Should Be Using Them!) - Momako Designs
Reusable Cotton Rounds (What They Are & Why You Should Be Using Them!)
Reusable cotton rounds are an alternative to disposable cotton balls or rounds. Learn what they are, their pros and cons, and other information about these eco-friendly products! Read more...
Stay Humble, Be Humble (The Sewing Origins) - Momako Designs
Stay Humble, Be Humble (The Sewing Origins)
Sewing has been in my family for a couple generations, and what I've learned from the roots of this sewing tree has influenced Momako Designs greatly. 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
5 Tips for Sewing Left-Handed (or I Don’t Understand What You’re Doing, You Have to Teach Me Upside-Down Pls)
Sewing can be difficult, but being a left-handed seamstress can be rough. Learn some of my tips and tricks to finding joy despite the left-handed struggles. Read more...