Rachel Low

Rachel Low’s mission is to make sewing and crafting simple, stylish, and fun. When she grew up, she worked in the corporate world. It was exciting. She worked with incredibly creative people, got to wear sophisticated clothes, and traveled all over Europe and Asia. When she got the chance to change careers, she decided to do what she loved—sewing and crafting. That’s how she came to open Pins & Needles, a modern sewing and crafting boutique and studio. Rachel says the best part of her job is guiding and teaching the young girls who take classes with her. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to nurture them. It led her to write this book to reach more future designers, artists, makers, and style icons. She wants to encourage girls to create, have fun, and feel good about what they can do and what they can make. Time and time again, Rachel hears from parents that she has given a tremendous gift to so many girls. What could be better? Rachel lives in New York City with her dog, Molly. Her book, Girl’s Guide to DIY Fashion, published by C&T Publishing (March 2015), is now available at ctpub.com and other fine bookselle