So, last year, before I got pregnant, I started designing a line of vintage inspired dresses and separates to start selling in my shop. That's the dream, to one day have my own design studio with pattern maker and sample machinist, rolls of fabric, cutting tables, dress forms, and on and on. It's coming along very slowly, but along none the less. I found a small factory in Hong Kong that has very low minimums and are pretty easy to work with. Their English is great, but if you've ever worked with China, some things just get lost in translation. So, a lot of trial and error. I would love to have my garments made locally, but the few factories in Seattle have minimums that are too high and to have them made by one machinist would just be too expensive. Eventually, if I am able to wholesale my line then I will have it made locally.
I'm very pleased that some of the styles have sold out (the shirt dress and the print dress) and all have received great comments. I have re-ordered the shirt dress in red dot and black dot and should have it in the shop in the next few weeks. Next is to do a fashion shoot with our model Lucy and really show off how cute these styles are. Below are pictures of my label, inspiration & sketch.
These styles can be found in my shop and on the Website.
Fingers crossed for more to come for summer and on into Fall!
