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1
How to Unshrink Jeans Without Ruining the Fabric
What I'm Wearing
2
I Disassembled a 1978 Vintage Levi's 501 Jeans. Here Are the Things I Learned in the Past 45 Years.
Take Apart
3
It Rained in Portland. This Waterproof Coat Really Is Waterproof.
What I'm Wearing
4
Why I Cook Every Night (and What It Taught Me About Making Clothes)
Notes from the Garage
5
Zipper test: How to determine if a jacket is durable
What I'm Wearing
6
The Blog Was Designed by Maya. I Just Made the Stuff She Shot.
Notes from the Garage
7
How to Maintain Leather Without Spending $40 on 'Leather Conditioner'?
Make It
8
Spring in the Pacific Northwest. Layered items suitable for temperatures ranging from 45°F to 65°F.
What I'm Wearing
9
A Flannel Shirt That Has Been Washed 200 Times. The Softest Piece of Clothing I Own.
What I'm Wearing
10
How to Repair Work Pants So the Patch Becomes Part of the Story
Take Apart
11
Why This $60 Carhartt Jacket Has Better Hardware Than a $300 Brand Jacket
Take Apart
12
Make a Belt in the Afternoon: No Special Tools Required
Make It
13
This Shirt Was Chosen by Maya. I Trust Her Judgment More.
What I'm Wearing
14
We drove to the Cascade Mountains. Hiked for four hours. When we came back, the boots were all muddy.
Notes from the Garage
15
How to Sew a Chain Stitch Hem on an Ordinary Sewing Machine
Make It
16
Chain Stitch vs. Lock Stitch: What's the Actual Difference
Take Apart
17
This Record Made Me Put Down the Tools and Listen Quietly
Notes from the Garage