I come from a long line of beauty-seekers. My grandfather was a watercolour artist with a dazzling garden. He danced in the long shadows of the afternoon. My parents hear music all around them and see the delicate pattern on the underside of a leaf. 

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Special order @merchantandmills #allstateshirt for JP's birthday! He tracked me down after seeing the shirts I made for my friends' band, The Rolling Deep. The split hem and topstitching on this pattern is perfection. It gives the shirt something e
Ever wondered what two years worth of fabric scraps from a daily sewist looks like? What do you mean “no”? Well, whatever. They are all crammed into that floor poof. That’s what it looks like! I followed the tutorial by Closet Co
An easy workwear jacket. For all the work I do at a computer.
My wonderful friend, Vicki, looking cute as hell in a linen sundress I made for her! It's just perfect on her and it was a joy to work on a project for someone I care about. We looked at some inspo designs, found a pattern together, picked out fabr
Jeanssss... wait, you can just MAKE jeans? Yeah, and it's really fun! I started embroidering a little rainbow on all the jeans I make. It's an extra detail of care at the end of an involved project to honour my own hard work. These are the Anna A
Tailoring a garment is literal magic. Meh to wow with a few stitches and snips. Performed by skilled and patient sorcerers who have spent years learning and perfecting spells. Essentially the whole process of making garments, like the process of cr
There's nothing quite like vintage linen for its softness and unique weight. Cool to the touch with a heaviness to it that drapes beautifully and feels very luxurious. Wearing it is a treat. People stop me in the street to compliment it! The bod
Pumpkin squares on tangerine squares. Part of why I love this Brigitta Helmerson zw gather dress is because I wore it on a beautiful evening with my closest friends where we were really there for one another, just holding space for what needed to b
Peppermint Patterns Spring Shorts on vacation! I was so happy to be exploring! I've made this pattern so many times now and have even made full pants out of it. I love the pocket construction and it's such an easy sew. The mods I make now are to omi
This is one of my most loved makes: a bubblegum pink, sun faded Paola Workwear jacket that I made when I was just learning to read patterns. My mum taught me to use a sewing machine in my early teens. It was the early 2000s and I needed all my jean
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I love working with clients to custom create the garment they wish existed. I work on sewing projects other than garments, too. Let’s dream it together.

selected writing

Lake Country Art Gallery

Paths That Ghosts Follow (2025)



The Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art

A Generous Curiosity (2024)

https://www.alternatorcentre.com/essay/a-generous-curiosity-erin-stodola

  • grant writing

    I bet you have a great idea for an arts, community, or heritage project. Let’s get you the funding you or your organization needs to see it come to life. 

  • comissioned sewing

    I love working with clients to custom create the garment they wish existed. I work on sewing projects other than garments, too. Let’s dream it together.

  • writing

    Sure, AI can write articles, essays, reviews, and lots of other copy. But it doesn’t have  personality. Taste. Charm. Hire me instead.  

  • collections, archives, database management

    With a master’s degree in museum studies and years of experience in a range of institutions, I can help you get your records or collection in shape. Like those home organizing shows, but for your organization. 

  • curating

    I gather, synthesize, and focus the brilliant creativity of the artists and pieces I work with. I help their vision dazzle in a way that connects with a diverse audience.

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