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My name is Marni. I am a self proclaimed sewing and design nerd. I love anything to do with fabric, zippers, fabric paint, block printing.. the list goes on and on… I especially love fabric, block printing and figuring out how something was designed and sewn together.

I was a sewing late bloomer. I resisted all my Mom’s attempts to teach me how to sew and wanted nothing to do with anything “homemade”.  It was while studying abroad in Uppsala, Sweden that I became enamored with the world of design. I came home from my travels, learned how to sew and went on to get a second degree in fashion design.  After graduation, I packed up a U-Haul and moved from Toronto to New York.  My first summer I interned at Zac Posen.  I fondly call it the fashion trenches.  From there I went on to technical design in apparel and then on to footwear and product development.

I started this blog in 2012 after the birth of my first son. I was inspired to make baby items and that translated into bags, pouches and home decor items. I was soon I was blogging and sharing weekly tutorials. I have been featured in many magazines and collaborated with quite a brand names.  Looking for something to sew? This site is a wealth of information for all things sewing!

In 2015 I started block printing and have never looked back! I love prints and patterns and see shapes everywhere. Do you? In 2022, I created my first online course called Block Printing Made Easy. The course is 3 weeks long with 3 modules. Each module builds on the previous module and the student is block printing on fabric by week 3! My secret sauce is having my students create blocks from simple shapes. Simple shapes are beautiful! developed worksheets and templates for the student to work from. I am beyond excited to teach this course.  Click here for more info.

Why the name HaberdasheryFun? I was lucky enough to study abroad for a second time at the University of Westminster in London, England. I had a lot of spare time..I used to wander the city and loved browsing in the fabric and trim shops. While I was there I fell in love with the word “Haberdashery” and knew one day I would use this lovely word in conjunction with my work.

Head over to my online store  for fun and simple PDF sewing patterns and also my block print inspired mugs.

Looking to collaborate? I would LOVE to work together.  I have worked with quite a few companies – Velcro Brands, Tiny Prints, Hamilton Beach, Sizzix, Renaissance Ribbons, Sticker You, Paperless Post.. Just to name a few.  Please reach me at marni (at) haberdashery fun.com.

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Earlier today I was working on a new pattern and t Earlier today I was working on a new pattern and then realized that my table had legs. 😂 While I’m excited to share about my upcoming tote pattern release, this photo took me down memory lane. My sweet boy Arlo turns 7 this week. He is always by my side and has been my shadow since the day he was born❤️ . He is often in my studio, patiently waiting, photobombing a tutorial or playing w/ my supplies.

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I love today's prompt "from idea to product" for # I love today's prompt "from idea to product" for #marchmeetthemaker. If you swipe, you can see the the original. I made that group of block print quite a few years ago and this pinwheel is a motif that I come back to all the time. 

Do you block print or make your own designs? What would you like to create with your patterns or prints? Have anything in mind?

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Do you mix and match your handmade block prints an Do you mix and match your handmade block prints and your fabric stash?  I love this combo of champagne blush and turquoise. What would you make with it?

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I brought some of my new spoonflower fabric design I brought some of my new spoonflower fabric designs on a recent trip to Mexico. My husband was constantly nudging me to take photos around our resort. 

This print is called happy pinwheel. It makes me smile when I see it. I think it would be great for fabric napkins or quite perfect for a bunch of placemats. The motif is medium sized and based on one of my favorite block prints. 

The design is now available in a few colorways in my spoonflower shop.

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