About Rebecca George

Rebecca George

Rebecca George is a craft and sewing writer and artist based in Chicago. Originally a Cincinnati native, she studied Art History and Geology at the University of Michigan. From there, Rebecca earned another degree in Fashion Design and Marketing from AIU in London, England. While living in the UK, several pieces from her graduation collection were featured in the fashion magazine i-D. She also participated in the first-ever Cincinnati Fashion Week in 2010.

Rebecca started her own jewelry business known as Purple and Lime, which operated from 2009-2024. In addition, since 2013, she has been a contributor to many of Prime Publishing’s sites, including AllFreeSewing and FaveCrafts. In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys gardening and volunteering in her community.

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Articles by Rebecca George

Bundled Up: How to Sew Toggle Closures

Bundled Up: How to Sew Toggle Closures

Toggles closures are a popular button closure choice for a variety of garments. They are perfect for items like coats, capes, sweaters, and other kinds of sewing projects (especially outerwear!). ... Read More 

Lovely Ladybug Garden Flag Pattern

Lovely Ladybug Garden Flag Pattern

Give your home some serious curb appeal with a beautiful sewn garden flag. Made using polyester fabrics that can handle unpredictable weather, this garden flag pattern can be made using ... Read More 

4 Essential Tips to Sewing Corduroy

4 Essential Tips to Sewing Corduroy

Corduroy fabric is both stylish and highly functional, making it popular over many decades for clothing and furnishings. It’s known for having a distinctive, visible grain line that can be ... Read More 

5 Must-Read Tips for Sewing Fleece

5 Must-Read Tips for Sewing Fleece

Fleece fabric is a popular choice due to the affordability, wide variety of colors and patterns available, and the softness and warmth it provides. This makes it the perfect material ... Read More