Exclusive Ex-Supplier Sues Vera Bradley

S. Denise Hoyle | June 28, 2008

Hundreds of local sewers in Fort Wayne, Indiana have been put out of work, at least temporarily, and a lawsuit has been filed against Vera Bradley in response to an announcement that the company would be bringing all sewing in-house and cancelling contracts with outside firms.  The lawsuit describes a now soured long term relationship [...]

SimFlex Expanding Sewing Gauge

Sarah J. Doyle | June 28, 2008

The SimFlex Expanding Sewing Gauge gives you fast and accurate measuring.  It is quick and easy to use.At first glance, you’d think it might only be for measuring button/button hole spacing.  While it is PERFECT for measuring accurace spaces for buttons and buttonholes, it has many other uses.The SimFlex Expanding Sewing Gauge is great for [...]

Amazon Buys Fabric.com

Sarah J. Doyle | June 28, 2008

Amazon isn’t just about books anymore – you can buy almost anything at Amazon.com these days, including patterns and some sewing tools.  Pretty soon you’ll be able to buy custom cut fabric there too!  Amazon announced this week that it has acquired Fabric.comfor an undisclosed amount.  Launched in 1999 by Stephen Friedman, Fabric.comhas developed a [...]