The Blog of Making Stuff

An old-school craft blog since 2022.

Whitney Steen 6/10/25 Whitney Steen 6/10/25

Why (and when) it’s okay to ignore feedback

Everyone tells you to ask for feedback, but what if you think the feedback is wrong?

Whitney Steen 2/6/25 Whitney Steen 2/6/25

Stylesheets 201: How to use a style guide to make your pattern writing and proofing easier.

Whitney Steen 10/19/23 Whitney Steen 10/19/23

How to get fresh eyes on your work when yours are the only eyes available.

Whitney Steen 9/14/23 Whitney Steen 9/14/23

Why you need a stylesheet as a pattern designer