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Ellie Lum on the Power of Making: The Story Behind Klum House
Hey Makers! I've got something rad to share with you. I recently sat down with Abby from the Craft Industry Alliance podcast to talk about my journey, the story behind Klum House, and...
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Longer Straps for Better Size-Inclusivity!
We’re excited to share that, as of today (Sept 1, 2022), more of our patterns and kits have been updated to be inclusive of a wider range of body sizes!...
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Portland Travel Guide
WHILE YOU’RE IN TOWN… We’re always so honored when students choose to travel to Portland from all over the country (sometimes even beyond!) to take a bag making workshop with us....
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Holiday Package Delayed? Got You Covered.
Just in case, a “coming soon” message for late packages. We know many package deliveries are running behind this year due to carrier delays and supply chain constraints. If...
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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! WHERE ARE WE MOVING? We aren’t going far—just...
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Interview with Printmaker + Author Jen Hewett
Printmaker, textile designer, and author Jen Hewett is one of our very favorite makers. From her gorgeous printed textiles to her enamel pins, fine art prints, and wearable-art scarves, all of us...
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Size Inclusivity in Bag Making
Above: Leila (@leila_sews) wearing a Persimmon Naito Bucket Bag with extended crossbody strap A NUDGE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION Today we’d like to share a story about maker + pattern designer...
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May Bag Making Challenge
This year we're celebrating ME-MADE-MAY Klum House-style, with a month-long bag making challenge! 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
We came across textile and embroidery artist Christi Johnson (@christijay) on Instagram a few months back and were immediately enamored with her work—which, as described on Christi's website, "combines cosmic visions and...
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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 We’re looking to add a Production + Shipping Assistant (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 the gathering begins at 4:30pm PST and...
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Ellie's Mask Making Video Tutorial
Hi friends, As you've probably heard, the CDC is now recommending that all Americans wear cloth face coverings while out in public, "especially in areas of significant community-based transmission." The virus can be transmitted by...