Meet the Studentry

Meet the Studentry

Meet Melissa, student of sewing and resident mermaid here at Breedom.
GOOD ZIPPER | BAD ZIPPER

GOOD ZIPPER | BAD ZIPPER

Consider the origins of the humble zipper, when you might need one, and what to strenuously avoid when installing one in your favorite skirt, jacket, or hazmat suit.
Breedom Featured on Good Day Oregon - Man Up and Sew: How to Make a Tie Segment

Breedom Featured on Good Day Oregon – Man Up and Sew: How to Make a Tie Segment

A few weeks back I was in the shop and had a customer come in asking if I’d remove a couple of patches from an old shirt and replace them with Portland Timbers patches. I assured him it was something that could be done easy-peasy. Upon returning to pick up...
We're in Portland Monthly!

We’re in Portland Monthly!

Check it out!  We made it into this month’s Portland Monthly!  Many thanks to Emily Burton… it was such a pleasure being interviewed by her.  Over the last few months I’ve spoken with a bunch of blogs, magazines, and newspapers about the shop but Emily was hands-down one of the...
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An Introduction

An Introduction

The Breedom Blog adds a new voice; a brief story of introduction, and some arm-chair philosophizing on the value of a rain shower in producing a new wool coat.
Tuesday Morning Music to Sew By... Sun Angle.

Tuesday Morning Music to Sew By… Sun Angle.

I’m starting a new tradition here at Breedom.  Being that Tuesday is the beginning of the work week here, and my evenings and weekends are spent seeing as much local music as I can find time for, I’ll be posting “Tuesday Morning Music to Sew By.” Today, I’m choosing Sun Angle.  I’ve seen this band...
UpstARTpdx Fundraiser - Saturday, February 25th 2-4pm

UpstARTpdx Fundraiser – Saturday, February 25th 2-4pm

Once a month, Breedom donates a class to one of the many amazing organizations in Portland.  This month, we’re having a fundraiser for Upstartpdx, a new social enterprise that provides creative and income-generating opportunities to vulnerable women and girls.  Here’s a small blurb taken from their website: “UpstARTpdx in its current incarnation has been in...
Last Minute Holiday Gift Giving!

Last Minute Holiday Gift Giving!

The Holidays are here and there is still so much left to do.  I don’t know about you, but over the next few days I’ve got dozens of cookies to bake, a scarf to crochet, Christmas cards to finish writing (and hand deliver!), a party to throw and still a couple of presents to buy.  ...