Sarai Mitnick left her tech job in Oakland, CA eight years ago with a heart

Sarai Mitnick left her tech job in Oakland, CA eight years ago with a heart for designing and publishing sewing patterns for women who wanted to make their own clothes. ?It was something I felt deeply passionate about, but I couldn?t afford to start a business in the San Francisco area.? Sarai and her husband, Kenn Wilson, founded Colette Patterns in 2009, a publishing company that creates home sewing patterns, books and an online magazine called Seamwork for sewists of all experience levels. Since then, Colette has grown to an office of 11 enthusiastic and creative people with the goal to revive the art of sewing and home garment making. Their modern taste and variety give followers an open invitation and resources to curate a wardrobe with their own hands. The couple has been a part of their current neighborhood since the move, and they feel fortunate to have found a house in the same area five years ago. ?It?s really walkable and there are plenty of restaurants and bars around, but it?s still quiet and residential. I feel incredibly thankful that we get to own a home in such a wonderful neighborhood,? Sarai shares. Working with a small budget, Sarai and Kenn looked at a dozens of ?run-down, creepy, smelly places? before walking into their 1923 colonial revival house. Sarai grew up in an old house and couldn?t imagine living in a space that lacked historic character and charm. They immediatel...