are you joining the syndicate?

Okay, I don’t know that I’m actually going to call it “the syndicate,” but I sure do like that word. Sounds mysterious and slightly illegal. But my new thing is neither of those things.

My new thing is a brand new division of Holland Cox. Don’t worry, I’m still going to be making all the lovely handmade classics that you’ve grown to love. This new division, whether I call it the syndicate or not, is going to be all about sewing.

Even though all the little parts aren’t in place, I thought I’d go ahead and mention it, because September is National Sewing Month!

To celebrate National Sewing Month, I’m introducing the first element of the syndicate, a super-fun, stress free way to learn to sew and make cool stuff to wear.

This is something I’m super excited about! You all know how much I love to sew, and how it’s a personal crusade of mine to get as many of you sewing too. Well, what better way to make that happen than to teach you myself?

Click here to get all the details on the personalized, one-on-one sewing clinic that I am now offering.

I have big plans, my friends, and I hope you’re as excited as I am! Coming soon, as part of the syndicate:

• more free tutorials and simple patterns for sewn accessories
• patterns for sale for more complex accessories that are still a breeze to make
• lots of tips and advice for using simple sewing skills to create awesome things that only look complicated

The patterns and the sewing lessons are just the tip of the iceberg, friends. Want to be notified when the syndicate is fully operational (or when I decide on it’s real name)? Sign up for my special sewing-news-only newsletter, and get in on the ground floor.

Any questions, suggestions, concerns? Hit me up in the comments, or send me an email at valerie (at) hollandcox (dot) com. I always welcome suggestions on what types of tutorials you’d like to see next, or what kind of patterns you’d like me to develop!

Also? Tell your friends!