Our Team

Love Sewing: Meet Our Team

At Love Sewing, we pride ourselves on having a talented and passionate team dedicated to bringing you the best in sewing education and resources.

From our founder to our studio directors, each team member has a unique story and valuable sewing tips to share.

Let’s meet the Love Sewing team and learn more about their favorite projects, habits, and tips.

These are the people who originally created this site and we are now proud to be running this amazing site that they created.

We will be bringing you more free sewing patterns in the future along with some one-of-a-kind handmade handbags by JC Creations.

Denise Wild – Founder

Denise Wild

First Project: I made the standard boxers and apron in home ec, but my first real project was a brown plaid button-down shirt, complete with a collar and cuffs. Although I chose the pattern and the fabric myself, I think I wore it only once before tossing it.

Favorite Stitch: Stitch-in-the-ditch (to do and to say)

Bad Sewing Habit: I rarely pin. But don’t follow my bad example—it leads to a lot of stitch ripping.

Gift Idea: Aprons are great to give. They’re easy to make, don’t require a lot of fabric, and everyone loves to get one that actually looks good.

Sewing Tip: Cut the pattern pieces for your favorite garment out of oilcloth—the pattern’s tissue pieces won’t last through repeated use.

Stephanie Daga – Managing Director

Stephanie Daga

First Project: Barbie doll dresses!

Favorite Stitch: Backtacking. Loose threads bother me.

Bad Sewing Habit: Ignoring whether my tension is right or not and rushing my cutting.

Gift Idea: Tote/reusable rags. Everyone should do their part to save the earth.

Sewing Tip: Don’t be scared to create, embellish, and use your imagination.

Kristina Zommers – Creative Director

First Project: Clothes for my Barbie! I started on a little plastic toy machine and quickly moved to my mother’s Singer.

Favorite Stitch: Backstitch (Who doesn’t like the backstitch lever?)

Bad Sewing Habit: Sewing over pins and drafting straight onto fabric without reading instructions.

Gift Idea: Handbags always make nice gifts! You can create your own patterns and make them one of a kind.

Sewing Tip: Have a bunch of muslin or broadcloth around to make your pattern templates out of.

Nasya Newport – Studio Director

First Project: Pants! I did a lot of pants, which is probably why I love dresses so much now.

Favorite Stitch: Pick stitch, I love how you can see the little picks of thread on the outside of the garment.

Bad Sewing Habit: Pins always go right into my mouth! Not safe. Use a pincushion.

Gift Idea: Custom-made pillows. Make a basic pillow slip cover and stamp a word, name, or symbol that represents the recipient.

Sewing Tip: Lay out all your cut pattern pieces in order before you start sewing to ensure you sew the correct pieces together.

Rachel Simpson – Office Manager

Rachel Simpson

First Project: A Gollywogg Doll in my 8th grade home ec class. We made them for children at Shriners Children’s Hospital.

Favorite Stitch: Topstitch. It’s an old favorite that makes casual garments more fun.

Bad Sewing Habit: Forgetting to pretreat my fabric, leading to garment shrinkage.

Gift Idea: T-Shirt wine bottle drawstring bags. Find out the host’s favorite band and make a bag out of the band’s t-shirt.

Sewing Tip: Always remember to backstitch! You don’t want your garments coming apart at the seams while you’re wearing them.

Portia Maunatlala – Studio Manager

Portia Maunatlala

First Project: A drawstring bag made at The Sewing Studio NYC.

Favorite Stitch: Regular zig-zag stitch because it creates a different look to every design.

Bad Sewing Habit: Not sewing enough. Practice makes perfect!

Gift Idea: Making a drawstring bag into a wine bag adds a special touch to a common gift.

Sewing Tip: Always have a seam ripper close by.

Jessica Ponce – Web Manager

Jessica Ponce

First Project: An apron I made in grade 8 home ec class. I gave it to my mom as a gift, and I think she still has it.

Favorite Stitch: Serger stitch, it’s neat, tidy, and very strong.

Bad Sewing Habit: Rushing projects, leading to frequent use of the seam ripper.

Gift Idea: A zippered pouch can be used for many things, like a makeup case or pencil case.

Sewing Tip: Ensure you have all materials and notions before starting a project.

Meet More of Our Team

Our team is filled with passionate and creative individuals who are dedicated to bringing you the best in sewing patterns, sewing machine reviews, and more.

Visit our website to read more about our team and get inspired by their stories and tips.

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Love Sewing is your ultimate resource for free sewing patterns, the best sewing machines, and expert advice from a team of enthusiastic sewers.

Whether you’re looking to start a new project or improve your skills, we’re here to help. Join our community today and stay updated with the latest trends and free patterns!

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