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Ellie Lum on the Power of Making: The Story Behind Klum House
Hey Makers! I recently sat down with Abby from theΒ Craft Industry Alliance podcastΒ toΒ talk about my journey, the story behind Klum House,Β and what empowerment means to me.Β We also dug into my...
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Longer Straps for Better Size-Inclusivity!
Bags, like garments, are not one-size-fits-all. No one should have to wear a bag with uncomfortable straps, or forego a fun project because the finished product isnβt functional on their...
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Portland Travel Guide
WHILE YOUβRE IN TOWNβ¦ Weβre always so honored when students choose to travel toΒ Portland from all over the country (sometimes even beyond!) to take a bag making workshop with us....
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Late Gift? Got You Covered.
We know holiday shopping can sometimes cut it close, and with carriers busier than ever this time of year, packages might take a little longer to arrive.Β To help ease a...
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Klum House is Moving!
We have some very exciting news to share. After nearly four years in our beloved North Williams Street workshop, Klum House is moving! WHEREΒ ARE WE MOVING?Β We arenβt going farβjust...
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Interview with Printmaker + Author Jen Hewett
Β Printmaker, textile designer, and author Jen Hewett is one of our very favorite makers. From her gorgeousΒ printed textiles to her enamel pins,Β fine art prints,Β and wearable-art scarves, all of us...
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Size Inclusivity in Bag Making
Above:Β Leila (@leila_sews) wearing a Persimmon Naito Bucket Bag with extended crossbody strap A NUDGE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION Today weβd like to share a story about maker + pattern designer...
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May Bag Making Challenge
Β This year we're celebrating ME-MADE-MAYΒ Klum House-style, with a month-long bagΒ makingΒ challenge!Β Whatever project has been sitting on the back burner for ages, whatever half-finished thing you started last summer, whatever kit...
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Christi Johnson Makes the Maywood
When we came across textile and embroidery artist Christi Johnson (@christijay) on Instagram we were immediately enamored with her workβwhich, as described on Christi's website, "combines cosmic visions and botanical...
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We're Hiring! (In PDX)
This position has now been filled. Thanks so much to all those who applied! THE POSITION Weβre looking to add a Production + Shipping AssistantΒ Β (AKA Shop Superhero) to our small...
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How to Support Mask-Making Efforts
UPDATED FRIDAY, 3/27: We are so excited to see many of your faces at our virtual mask making party this afternoon. Just a reminder that theΒ gathering begins atΒ 4:30pm PST and...
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Ellie's Mask Making Video Tutorial
Hi friends, As you've probablyΒ heard, theΒ CDC is now recommendingΒ that all Americans wear cloth faceΒ coveringsΒ while out in public, "especially in areas of significant community-based transmission." The virus can be transmitted by...