musings on creating a sustainable wardrobe you love....
Tips for shopping sustainably
Things to consider when purchasing ethically and sustainably produced clothing. When you decide to start adding thoughtfully produced clothing to your wardrobe you are going to have a lot of...
Ideas for transitioning from a Summer to Fall wardrobe
As the seasons change and the crisp air of fall begins to settle in, it's time to embrace that change in our wardrobes. Transitional dressing is all about finding the...
Locally made, and why it matters
Producing apparel can at the same time be both straightforward and very complex. Clothing is a product. It is conceived, designed, and patterned. The parts are sourced and collected. The...
Traveling with natural fiber clothing: comfort and sustainability on the go
Are you lucky enough to be hitting the road sometime soon? If you are fortunate enough to be taking a trip (or even if you’d rather staycation), we have suggestions...
Caring for your sustainable garments
Now that you are building your natural fiber wardrobe, you'll want to know how to care for your garments. Natural fiber textiles are inherently easy care, but here are some...
Linen for the fall and winter? Absolutely!
I am often baffled that folks tend to think of linen and many other natural fiber textiles only as “summer wear”. The attributes that make linen a wonderful warm weather...
The big picture
It is truly impossible to run a business like mine without the talent, kindness, skill, attention to detail, and awe inspiring work ethic of those I am surrounded and supported by.
The design process
To my mind successful apparel design is where creativity meets engineering; the translation of an idea to a flat sketch into a three dimensional product that fits a moving body. It is an endlessly fascinating challenge to me, and why I love designing clothing.
The production process
Once the design of a garment has been completed and the pattern has been finalized for proper fit, it is then optimized for the production process to reduce waste and simplify the construction procedure.
