About Don Morin

Don Morin

Don is a technical designer with 40+ years of fashion design and design training experience in garment production. With strong pattern drafting skills in all categories of womenswear, menswear, accessories, soft furnishings for the home, he is knowledgeable in various areas of specialty, notably fur/leather, millinery, handbag design, adaptive clothing. Currently, he is conducting a leather workshop online and is a contributing project writer for several national industry publications in the USA. "I have had a remarkable career so far and wish to continue exploring whatever is next to appear on the horizon".

Articles by Don Morin

Winter Tannebaum Lumières

Winter Tannebaum Lumières

Illuminate your home on a dark winter’s night with these breathtaking tannebaum lumières. Made using vegan leather paper fabric, these sewn winter luminaries are available in three sizes and feature ... Read More 

Modern Lounge Armrest Remote Caddy

Modern Lounge Armrest Remote Caddy

Forget about boring, plain organizers from big box stores and create a chic and sleek custom caddy with this organizational sewing pattern. Keep all of your remote controls in one ... Read More 

Palm Springs Summer Caftan

Palm Springs Summer Caftan

Retro ‘60s style meets California casual in this chic summer caftan. Perfect for lounging by the pool or hot days at the beach, this pull-on caftan pattern features a drawn ... Read More 

Weekend Wanderings Duffle Bag

Weekend Wanderings Duffle Bag

Summer is almost here, which means it’s almost vacation season! If you’re already prepping for your next weekend away, then you don’t want to miss this sleek and sophisticated weekend ... Read More 

Highland Cozy Sewn Winter Wrap

Highland Cozy Sewn Winter Wrap

Combine fashion and function with this double-faced wrap that features a classic check design on one side and an ultra-cozy finish on the other. This cold weather sewing project is ... Read More 

Mulberry Corduroy Mini Skirt

Mulberry Corduroy Mini Skirt

‘70s chic makes a major comeback with this flirty fall mini skirt! Made in a beautiful mulberry corduroy, this mini skirt features front button details and a hidden zipper. This ... Read More 

Custom Sewn Apron Tutorial

Custom Sewn Apron Tutorial

Style and function never looked so good! This classic apron has a wonderful vintage feel yet is made in a thoroughly modern print. Its wrap-round styling allows for a custom ... Read More