CLOTHING THAT TELLS A STORY
What if clothing could provide mindful stories and conversations? Sew Beloved Apparel upcycles children's clothing, offering quality sustainable gear that evokes a feeling of belonging for the children in your life.
Sew Beloved Apparel illustrates the diverse stories we love to share with our children. Rooted in the belief that storytelling can expand our world while bringing us closer together, my clothing represents hope and strength for future generations.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE CLOTHING
MY INSPIRATION AND PROCESS
I remember the rhythmic tap-tap-tap-tap-tap sound of my mother's sewing machine as she designed beautiful halloween costumes for my siblings and I. One year, I was filled with excitement as I transformed into a furry grey cat with a pink bow on my tail. It's the most memorable piece of clothing I've worn because I used my imagination to create stories about another world I entered when I zipped on that costume.
Today, as I watch my children pretending to be Batman with their blankets tied around their shoulders, I wonder what stories are missing in our homes and our communities. I created Sew Beloved Apparel to provide clothing that tells stories that inspire our imaginations to soar. It's a visceral experience to hold a piece of clothing close to your body and heart. My hope is that children will feel a spark of excitement to explore new stories when they wear these special garments.
Today, as I watch my children pretending to be Batman with their blankets tied around their shoulders, I wonder what stories are missing in our homes and our communities. I created Sew Beloved Apparel to provide clothing that tells stories that inspire our imaginations to soar. It's a visceral experience to hold a piece of clothing close to your body and heart. My hope is that children will feel a spark of excitement to explore new stories when they wear these special garments.
I find inspiration in diverse children's books and fabrics and am constantly seeking out counter-narratives that share different perspectives. I cultivate gently used clothing from consignment & thrift shops- hoping to make a small contribution in a global effort to reduce textile waste through upcycling. I wash all fabrics in free and clear detergent and create appliques by cutting out or hand-stamping designs. My favorite part of the process is sitting at my sewing machine, Tim (inspired by the guy that says "make it work" on Project Runway) and transforming existing pieces into something new. Each garment is given a postcard that encourages families to create experiences together, inspired by the upcycled piece.
SEW BELOVED APPAREL HAS BEEN FEATURED AT THE FOLLOWING MARKETS AND EVENTS:
Sew Beloved Apparel is offered in combination with books by various inspiring authors at events, local markets, and through website orders. Please fill out the form below to order custom clothing featuring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Frida Kahlo, Sushi Cats, Radiating Love, and other one-of-a-kind designs.
"Frida y Sus Animalitos" book reading and Sew Beloved Apparel market at Bruna Press & Archive StoryCorner event. Photo credit: Kristina Lee Podesva