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

The Challenges Facing Today's Furniture Makers

Small business furniture makers struggle to make high-quality, affordable furniture. We're taking a look at some of the issues facing today's furniture makers.
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Posted by Alicia Lewis on Jan 17, 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

8 Apps Today's Makers Are Using to Run Their Business

We've rounded up some of the top apps today's makers, DIYers, and entrepreneurs are using in 2017 to run their business.
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Posted by Alicia Lewis on Nov 29, 2017