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Take your time, have a good look around, and explore all the Articles, Links to Makers, Guides, How-Tos, Machine Repair Services, Sewists, and more. We are always diggin' and hustling to find the cool stuff and cultivate it into one space just for you!
Resource Links & Information
We add to all of these resources on a weekly basis, so please keep checking back for new tips, tricks, and resources. If you want to be added to our list, don't hesitate to get in touch with us with all your details. Contact Us
Fabric & Sewing Supply Sources
Fields Fabrics - New fabrics and sewing supplies for every skill level.
Luxury Fabrics - New fabrics, mainly upholstery-focused textiles however.
Burch Fabrics - A Wide range of textiles, notions, and sewing supplies. Might have to set up an account to buy from them.
Public Thread - That's right! You can buy upcycled textiles from us. All you need to do is contact us to set up an appointment.
Quilting Resources
The Attic Window - Classes, fabrics, and more.
Lemon Quilts - Classes, patterns, fabrics, and more!
Calliope Quilts - Fabrics, notions, classes, and more
Local Sewing, Mending & Tailoring
Rework'd By Kasey - Repair, Alterations, and more! Kasey is a fantastic resource for mending, alterations, broken zippers, and upcycling projects you need help with.
Email: reworked.bykasey@gmail.com
Handmade By Rosefane - Repair, Alteration, and more! Heather is another fantastic resource for all your sewing needs.
Email: handmaderosefane@gmail.com
Upholstery Resources (coming soon)
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Guides/Patterns (coming soon)
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Articles & More
Driving Sustainability Through Collaborative Partnerships: A Blueprint for Corporate, Municipal, and Non-Profit Success
Blossoming Sustainability: Bank of America and Public Thread's Upcycled Magnolia Decor Collaboration
First Cohort of Industrial Sewing Certificate Program Graduate this Month
This month, Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) and Public Thread's Industrial Commercial Sewing Certificate Program cohort graduates.
The 16-week course certifies students as skilled industrial sewers, a career with wages starting from $17 to $23 per hour. The program costs $100 for Grand Rapids residents and $500 for non-residents.
