Great Lakes Sewing

06/08/2026

We just released a new pattern ✨

The Sara Weekender Bag is officially live from Great Lakes Sewing 🧵
https://greatlakessew.com/products/the-sara-weekender-tote-bag-sewing-pattern-pdf-pattern-large-travel-tote-diy-instant-download

It’s the perfect oversized tote for travel, everyday use, or whatever you need to carry. Clean, functional, and easy to customize with your favorite fabrics.

✨ Instant download
✨ Beginner-friendly
✨ 22” x 14” x 6” finished size

Go make something amazing 💫

04/20/2026

✨ Did you know?

Great Lakes Sewing isn’t just a production shop—we also design and sell PDF sewing patterns right on our website 🧵✂️

From functional bags (like insulated wine totes (coming soon)) to apparel and accessories, our patterns are:
✔️ Designed in-house
✔️ Photo-guided step-by-step
🔁 And don’t forget to check back—we’re always releasing new patterns!

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills or start your next project, we’ve got something ready for you to make your own 💥

🛍️ Browse all patterns here:
https://greatlakessew.com/collections/pdf-sewing-patterns

Have one of our patterns already? We’d LOVE to see what you’ve made—drop a pic below! 👇

04/24/2025

I know everyone has different opinions on tariffs—but I hope you’ll take a moment to hear ours.
This is what it looks like for a small team of artisans doing our best to manufacture clothing right here in Michigan.
*Please click the link to the full article below*

We manufacture everything through our three brands — Peridot clothing, Smash Dandy, and Rock City Skirts. Our team of artisans creates each piece by hand. We pay fair wages. We source the best materials we can. We do everything we can to keep production in the U.S.

But the current tariff system is making that harder and harder — and small businesses like ours are being caught in the crossfire.

This blog post explains what we’re up against, and how you can help support small-scale American manufacturing. 💛

📖 Read the full story here: https://greatlakessew.com/blogs/news/the-cost-of-doing-it-right-how-tariffs-are-undermining-small-u-s-manufacturers-2

At Great Lakes Sewing, we proudly design and manufacture every garment in-house at our Michigan facility. Through our three brands—Peridot Clothing, Smash Dandy, and Rock City Skirts—we’ve created jobs, supported local artisans, and built a community rooted in creativity, sustainability, and e...

07/11/2022

Must have a straight stitch and serger. You will be cutting and sewing easy spandex apparel items from home and dropping off finished Items and picking up more supplies each week. Pay is per piece. Must be local to Rochester for pickup/drop off. Non-smoking home only. Work as much as you want!

05/02/2022

Industrial sewing of mostly apparel. Some proficiency with straight stitch, serger, and cover stitch desired. Fast-paced environment. Flexible schedule. Full or part time.

09/09/2021

We are hiring!!
We are looking for people who can sew apparel (limited experience necessary). Part time or full time- located in Rochester, MI
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08/10/2021

We are hiring!!
We are looking for people who can sew (limited experience necessary). Part time or full time- located in Rochester, MI
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07/19/2021

These high schooler are helping us this summer! We need more help this fall with some part or full time people. Flexibility for your schedule, competitive pay and a fun casual work environment. Email us at [email protected] if you’re interested. We will train you.

04/30/2020

Looking to purchase a mask? Here is our link to make a purchase.

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04/27/2020

We’ve been making masks for local businesses. Feel free to contact us if you need orders of 100-500. We have many unisex options to help keep you safe.

Detroit has been hit particularly hard by COVID-19. In times like these, communities, companies and families must band together to support each other. Working with Great Lakes Sewing Company and RoboVent, Evans' employees have masks to help ensure their health and safety.

https://www.evansdist.com/face-masks-breathe-new-life-into-detroit-economy-and-workforce/