Bolt & Spool

09/04/2026

The cutest, twirliest, kittiest dress for a ruffle-loving kid. This dress is the Indigo Smock, from the book Mini Makes from Tilly and the Buttons. We loved this book — obviously it has sewing patterns and great instructions, but also advice for involving kids in sewing and how to make clothes last. And the book is just so friendly! We’re excited to try some more patterns from this book, and so is our model!

08/30/2026

How I hemmed my Madewell jeans in 35 seconds. Actually it took about 20 minutes; plus the three months they lived on a chair, unworn, in my bedroom.

08/26/2026

My mom forgot to bring my leash with me to work. Lucky for me, she made me a pretty new one once we got there! Just 2-1/4 yards of ribbon and webbing and a sturdy swivel snap hook and voila! I’m safe and can’t scare customers with all my charisma. 💛 Millie 🐾

08/07/2026

You need this sewing pattern if you like a quick make! 🧵 This is the Merchant & Mills Cirrus: a lightweight and airy batwing top. Mine is made from our 100% cotton batiste in black with organic cotton ribknit cuffs in nutmeg. I added a simple running stitch with DMC floss for a little something extra; and hand sewed the neck binding for a softer finish. Easy peasy beginner. Literally make this top from anything in our store. I’m thinking a Liberty silk next time? Enjoy your Friday!

08/04/2026

07/30/2026

This reel captures such a tiny bit of SEWING CAMP at a Medomak Retreat Center in Washington, Maine. I should have taken more pictures of the amazing PEOPLE I was so fortunate to share the week with. “Camp” has been hosted by A Gathering Of Stitches, Maine (Samantha Hoyt) for 10 years with several folks returning year after year. And it’s no surprise why. This was my second time and it was somehow even better than my first: a holistic bath of camaraderie, inspiration, shared-passion, learning, nature, and food! This Slow Fashion retreat focused around natural dying techniques with Kristin Arzt , how to HAND sew a wardrobe from Louisa Owen Sonstroem , and garment pattern fitting by Grace Jones Grace . I can’t tell you enough about the ease by which we all came together as strangers and bonded in six short days over a passion for sewing garments and an openness to learn from our incredible instructors AND each other. I seriously felt like we were all speaking a secret language. I am forever grateful for the experience.

07/29/2026

Having a jet-lag day! Returned from Portland Oregon at 2:30am! If you’re ever in Portland and need fabric or just a fun outing, go be inspired by Sewlarium in a northwest Portland neighborhood, Modern Domestic and Bolt Fabric Boutique near and in the uber quaint Alberta Arts District respectively, and lastly Josephine’s Dry Goods in the Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood. I can home with a lovely little stash bundle!

07/07/2026

oooh do we have some fabric for this!

Dieses Oversized-Hemd aus salbeifarbenem Leinen bringt entspannte Menswear-Vibes in den Sommer. Der V-Ausschnitt mit Poloblende, der Hemdkragen und die markante Leinenstruktur verleihen dem Modell einen modernen, unkomplizierten Charakter.

Halbarm und locker geschnitten sorgt das Shirt für angenehmen Tragekomfort und einen lässigen Look an warmen Tagen ☀️

✂️ Schnittmuster: Shirt 124 GR. 46–56
🧵 Stoffempfehlung: Leinenstoff
👜 Styling: Badehose: Tasche; Bogner; Sonnenbrille: Carrera; Kette: Christ; Uhr: Lotus

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05/15/2026

Walking back to my car after picking up a pizza at Mama Santa’s and dessert from I passed by my favorite store! 🥰