There are some sewing techniques that look intimidating until you realize the basic idea is actually pretty simple. Cartridge pleating is one of them. It looks like a row of tiny fabric tubes or little rolls standing shoulder-to-shoulder. It can tak...

Let’s talk about the part of a dress that doesn’t get nearly enough credit. The bodice. It may not have the dramatic swish of a full skirt or the romance of flowing sleeves, but the bodice is doing some serious work behind the scenes. It shapes the ...

Why I Sew What I Sew Have you ever felt like you just don’t quite fit the world you were born into? Maybe people have called you an old soul. Maybe you find yourself drawn to things that feel a little slower, a little simpler, and a whole lot more m...

Box Pleats: Because Fabric Deserves a Little Structure Let’s talk about box pleats—those wonderfully tidy little folds that make fabric look like it has its life together, even when the sewing room absolutely does not. 😂 If you love full skirts, Ren...

If you love handmade clothing, historical fashion, sewing, patterns, and the creative process behind making something from a simple piece of fabric, you’re in the right place. Shannon Ridge Designs is all about creating unique, handmade pieces inspi...