A long overdue life update 🫡
Thank you for listening to my story 💌 i hope it illustrated a greater picture of Sew Local and helped you connect with me and Sew Local’s values 🦋🌼
Can’t wait to announce my holiday pop-up schedule on Monday at 12pm HST🤭 Maui buckle ya seat belts 🌱
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1. It’s not a big team behind the brand. We have one full time employee other than me (and my sister and mum help too plus a local lady steams and packs any returns!)
2. I sew some of our early samples which are generally terrible but the factory makes them into finalised designs.
3. I relaunched the entire brand on a credit card (no investors and thankfully it’s now paid off)
4. Quality is the hill I’ll die on
5. I went through about 5 knitwear factories until I found a good one
6. Our customers are the kindest people they often leave sweet notes in exchanges & returns.
7. A shocking amount of the brand is run from my bed.
8. My favourite thing about this brand is it feels like the skys the limit there’s no ceiling on what it could become
9. My biggest fear is having money worries
10. I think taking a break from the brand was the best thing I could have done because it made me realise how much I love it.
One of the most unique sewing studios in San Diego, run by an artist-owner with an incredible story 🧵✨
Located in Barrio Logan is a true local gem, @sewloka, a community-driven studio where you can learn to sew and create pieces from scratch, like lounge pants, tote bags, zipper pouches, and more 👖👜🪡. Founded by Claudia, who learned to sew from her dad, a denim designer, the studio features designs inspired by her cultural heritage and Chicano identity, all within a welcoming space centered on slow fashion, creativity 🎨, and connection. We had a chance to talk to Claudia, and she has the best energy. Very inviting, funny, and passionate.
Depending on the workshop or lesson, you’ll start by choosing your fabric 🧶, and from there, Claudia walks you through everything step by step, including how to use the sewing machine ✂️🪡. You can choose from group workshops or one-on-one lessons. Classes run every few days, so support a local business and create something you’ll feel proud wearing 💫
📍 2113 Logan Ave Suite B, San Diego, CA 92113
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#sandiego #barriologan #thingstodoinsandiego #uniqueactivities #sewingstudio #handmadefashion
here’s 16secs of me na hinahawi hawi yung buhok ko while checking myself out in this kini cos high key in love with this high cut one piece from Sew Local 💙
Two weeks ago, we bought a cafe.
@thevillagegrocercarcoar.
We open today! 8am to 3pm.
This insane transformation wouldn’t have been possible without @howarth_built @brushworkx_painting_decorating @thepoplarsfarm @chelsea_ceramics and many more locals who pitched in to paint, cook, sew and deliver local produce.
If you are in town for @orangefoodweek or visitng the @millthorpemarkets today, pop by.
This is the beginning of @saltash__farm and we couldn’t be more excited.
E + N x
PS we are missing one light. Currently sitting at Kelso depot for delivery!
which is your favorite sketch/fabric combo?💕 Shop over 95,000 fabric styles online or shop The Knit & Sew Shop at your local Michaels! Thank you @michaelsstores for partnering with me for this video :) #MichaelsPartner #fashiondesigner #sewing #fabrichaul
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LOCAL with West Elm ✨
Meet Hannah & Rosie, founders of @newcrafthouse - a designer deadstock fabric shop in Hackney, East London.
Interested in learning to sew or advancing your skills? Head down for one of their workshops, which are held most weekends 🧵 🪡 ✂️
Stay tuned for more coming this weekend!
Products featured:
Souk Rug
Mid-Century Turned Wood Planters
Finley Office Chair
Frame Dining Table
Mid-Century Dowel Mirror
Videography by @isseyrider 🎥
Photography by @brookeharwood 📷
Take it from Emily, there’s SEW much to love about your local Brother sewing center!🪡🧵❤️
Become part of a thriving community, try before you buy, receive personalized support, and SEW much more! Head to the link in bio to visit yours today.
With so many great local artists, I am so thankful to sew with their prints. 🩷
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Learning how to sew can elevate your wardrobe. You make what you want with these beautiful local prints. Full review coming!
@kaulumaika
@tesiarootzcreationz
@hinu_rise
@alohilanidesigns
#isewmyownclothes #sew #sewistsofinstagram
HELP! I'm drowning in scrap fabric.
How do you use up your tiny scrap fabric?
Too small to sew it, too much to chop it up and use it as stuffing for.... something???
I've donated bags of it to sewing guilds.... If anyone can use it and they're local to me.... Morris County, NJ please reach out via a direct message.
BUT WOULD LOVE TO HEAR HOW YOU USE YOURS.
#sewing #handmade #smallbusiness #baby #scrapfabric
Can’t get enough of @sewitacademy bias cut top/dress pattern. Sign into your dashboard to see Septembers course/pattern ☺️ or join us and learn to sew! Sewitacademy.com | Fabric is from local ATL shop @gailkfabrics
Get a metal ring from spotlight one of our stripy sheets, the diagonal stripe is what’s makes it singgggggggg, few little stitches by hand is fine and bobs your uncle. That simple. Night night. 💙RCx #draping #islooking #thebizzo #trustme #aboutthestripes