The Maker Files Blog

Our blog for brands looking to create authentic connections with makers & DIYers

Five DIY Craft Blogs Marketers Should Be Following

As a marketer, it's smart to keep your thumb on the pulse of today's makers and crafters. We've taking a look at some of the top craft blogs out there.
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Posted by Alicia Lewis on Feb 14, 2018

Maker Trends for 2018: What's on the Horizon?

If you're a marketer looking to better connect with makers, it helps to know what's on the horizon, specifically the maker trends for 2018.
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Posted by Alicia Lewis on Jan 31, 2018

So Is It Sewer, Seamstress, Or Sewist? How A Group of Makers Have Run Into An Identity Crisis

Makers who sew have a problem. They have struggled to come up with a name that fully encompasses everything they do. Let's call it a slight identity crisis.
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Posted by Alicia Lewis on Dec 27, 2017

Becoming a Crafter In Today's Maker Movement

While there are millions of reasons for becoming a crafter today, we've compiled a list of the most common crafting motivations.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Dec 6, 2017

Who Are Modern Crafters? Demographics, Craft Categories, and More

So who are modern crafters, really? While there's always exceptions to the rule, we've gathered the most accurate crafter demographics we could find.
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Posted by Ivy Decker on Nov 15, 2017