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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...
The design process

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

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.