Stitch Witch at Bruja Collective

06/10/2026

Sewing knits at home? Save yourself stretch and roll frustration with iron-on tricot stabilizer.

06/08/2026

Recycled stretch denim with cotton gingham.
Removable bustier for a more modest option.
Slightly asymmetrical hem is longer on the sides.
Shirring gives some breathability with the hot denim, and adds comfort.
Pull-on style that buttons in the front.

06/02/2026

A little pattern drafting this morning:

05/29/2026

What’s that piece of wood on your ironing board?
This tool is called a tailor’s clapper. The name comes from the ‘clap’ sound made when, during pressing, the sewist slaps the clapper down onto the fabric, forcing the steam through all layers. The unfinished wood absorbs some of the heat, so there are no shine marks from an iron that’s too hot. You can also rest the clapper on the fabric as it cools to press in a crisp edge.
Here I’m using it on a polyester/cotton blend to get a clean skirt hem.

05/28/2026

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04/28/2026

04/14/2026

I love a hand-stitched hem for linen! Here, I’m adding 1 inch to the length of these trousers by letting the hem out.

04/14/2026

Communication is the best way to build trust with your sewist for investment pieces.

- Ask for pictures that support the years experience they claim.
- Ask to see and touch samples of their work.
- Don’t be afraid to ask follow-up questions after your fitting.
- Don’t take it personally when we tell you no.

This last one is important. I actually told this client that I would not permanently shorten the straps on this dress. Doing so would eliminate the option of any future strap length changes to accommodate fluctuation in body size. The bust and torso fit of the dress had already changed between the time of purchase and the time of her fitting. 

04/09/2026

Dragon costumes in the works today!

04/09/2026

Join us in Holly Springs for a little bit of magic!

Event link here:
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