Welcome to my little corner of the internet
Handmade clothes you'll actually love wearing.
Pattern reviews, tutorials, fabric finds & a whole lot of colorful finished makes. Hi — I'm Emily, and I'm so glad you're here.
Hi there!
Welcome to my little corner of the world.
I'm Emily. Sewing has been in my family for generations and I picked it up myself right before COVID. I sew most of my own clothes now, sell smaller things on Etsy, and write about what I'm making here. There's a longer story if you want it.
My sewing journeyFrom the journal
Latest Posts
Gift Ideas
A Baby Shower Gift You Can Actually Make Last Minute
A matching bib and burp cloth set in a cute print. Terry cloth on one side, velcro closure, and you only need about half a yard of fabric.
Upcycling
I Made a 70s-Style Mini Out of an Old Tablecloth
A vintage blue tablecloth passed down from Gamma's side of the family. I turned it into a 70s-style mini using a pattern from Iggi Patterns.
Upcycling
Fusing Plastic Bags into Fabric: My Upcycled Zipper Pouches
I've been saving the "thank you" takeout bags everyone gets and turning them into zipper pouches. Here's how I fuse the plastic into a fabric you can actually sew with.
The makes
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Shop & Explore
Etsy Shop
Browse DesignsbyERB on Etsy — one-of-a-kind finished pieces, all handmade by me.
Visit shop ↗Pattern Picks
The patterns I return to again and again — curated and tested so you don't have to guess.
Browse ↗Amazon Storefront
Everything in my sewing room — notions, tools, and the supplies I reach for every time I sit down to sew.
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