Jamie Miller is thriving as an independent sewist working with dynamic creatives in Pittsburgh and beyond. With almost 20 years of experience in the fashion industry, Jamie reflects on how she has built communities across a variety of passion projects.

Ella, the knit and crochet designer behind Red Bean Dream, talks openly about being copied by fast fashion brands, the pressure to lowball her pricing, and why she loves making patterns for her community.

As an immigrant and woman of color, finding my community helped me repair my burnout from years of striving to fit in. It also inspired my entire approach to beauty and wellness.

My personal struggle with acne, a fascination with the French approach to natural beauty, and my passion for conservation inspired me to create handmade skincare products and eventually start my own business.

As makers, we have a responsibility to be mindful of the items we create and put into our world. A pandemic slump led me to reconsider how I made and sold my art. Here are some ways to reduce plastic consumption and waste in your own art, crafts, and merchandise.

Two textile lovers joined forces to start a creative mending business. Here’s how they got started, what inspires them, and why they’re willing to fix just about anything (except a broken heart).