My name is Karyn. I have always loved to make things.
I created a fabric shop, sewing studio and community space called the workroom in 2007. Over the last seventeen years we have been making, sharing and learning in Parkdale. In 2023, I bought a small town General Store building in Sprucedale, Ontario.
the workroom now has a permanent home that is filled with so much history and potential. I’m so excited for the next chapter that is about to unfold. Stay tuned for more adventures in creating and sharing a crafty life!
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Hi Karyn. Thanks for uploading your creations. I love your blog, especially enjoy looking at your “Japanese Dress Books” section. Very inspirational !! You look great in them. I am currently working on some of them too.
Hi Karyn my name is Liz and I love to make things too! I have always sewn and currently teach embroidery amongst other things. Your shop is very inspiring to me as i have run my own sewing studio where people would come and learn to sew . You are a joy to the creators of this world .Love your blog. Always creating Liz
Can you tell me what the original Vogue wrap dress pattern was used for the Simple Wrap Dress? I’d like to try and alter it to make one similar to the one you made.
Thanks
Hi Karen,
I am struggling with alterations to my wrap dress. I’m using a Simplicity pattern and it’s BLAH. Could you please tell me what Vogue pattern was used and if it’s not available, could I possibly purchase a modified pattern from your shop? I just want to make some really nice wrap dresses of myself.
Thank you!
i’ve got my fingers crossed for your maisy, she’s such a sweet girl. i’ve always wanted to take her home with me the few times i’ve been in the shop 🙂
Now that I have found a source of Cosmo Embroidery Floss, I am at a loss as to how to order it from you. Please help.
Carol
I wanted to share my blog with you, especially as everyone at The Workroom as been so helpful. My blog is about my grieving quilt that I am making from my mother’s old t-shirts. She passed away last year on Mother’s Day. I am a totally newbie quilter, so all the advice has been appreciated!
Hi there, I just stumbled across your blog for the first time after searching for exmaples of things made from the “stylish dress book” and my jaw dropped… so inspired by what I’ve just seen. I’m a quilter too and recently started sewing from these japanese pattern books for my baby girl. Thanks for sharing!
Dana