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Handmade clothing can seem unattainable to those who don't know how to make their own. A garment that's made for my body, my lifestyle, and my taste? That's going to cost me an arm and a leg. But is fast fashion really costing consumers less money in the long run? The Real Cost of Fast Fashion When you buy a shirt from Shein, Walmart, or H&M, you're typically buying it because it's quick, easily accessible, and cheap. But is it really costing you less money in the long ru

I was working my way through college at a bed and breakfast in my hometown. While cleaning up after everyone had eaten, we employees would chat. One morning, while mopping the kitchen floors, I shared with my coworker that I was studying fashion design. She looked at me and said, "You may want to change majors." That was something I had never considered. Ever since I was seven years old, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in fashion. After a bit of an awkward pause, my cowork

I'm so excited to share more of my design process with you! It's so easy to scroll a shop and see all the beautiful pictures of all the gorgeous stuff people make to sell, but I often find myself wondering what does their workspace look like? How do they organize and create so efficiently? How does the design go from their head to draped over a mannequin? I hope this blog will allow you to get a peek into what the process looks like for me. I can't wait to share more wit