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Jan 1510 min read
Reflecting on my handmade clothing business in 2024! [What worked and what flopped??]
This year, I learned a LOT about leveling up my biz (through dumpster-fire failures AND through massive wins!)
Jan 8, 20248 min read
Reflecting on my slow-fashion business in 2023! [What worked and what flopped??]
Ok, I hope this paints a picture for you: 2023 felt like I was put into a jar with a bunch of marbles and glitter and honey and teeth and...
Nov 15, 20231 min read
The most REWARDING parts about what I do! Here's what makes me come alive...
Today, I'm tackling a question I got from an Instagram friend. She asked, "What's the most rewarding part of what you do?" It's a great...
Nov 1, 20236 min read
15 Sewing Room HACKS to have a more frictionless workspace! // Sewing room organization + tools
Hey friends! Today I want to chat a little bit about different sewing room hacks. So I'm going to give you a tour of my space and show...
Oct 17, 20236 min read
Mindset shift and upcoming projects for my small handmade clothing business! // FALL 2023 updates!
Let's chat about my shifting mindset for the season, and what new projects I'm bringing to life for my handmade clothing business! ✨...
Sep 5, 20234 min read
Creating an Earthy Aesthetic - A Sensory Fashion Experience by Charlie Darwin
Creating an Earthy Aesthetic - A Sensory Fashion Experience Hi friends! Welcome to the vibrant and earthy underworld of Charlie Darwin...
Aug 31, 20233 min read
Designing Handmade Clothing - my sustainable fashion design process!
Crafting Clothing with Heart: Behind the Scenes of Charlie Darwin's Sustainable Fashion Designs Hi friends! Welcome behind the scenes of...
Aug 23, 20231 min read
FALL 2023 Collection Sneak Peek (+new BTS video series! and a mustache!)
EXCITING CHARLIE DARWIN UPDATES! As the summer wanes and cooler temps approach-- Charlie Darwin is digging up new designs for long...
May 1, 20234 min read
Hiking in Linen - Why I Seriously Love It
Wearing the TLK tank top and HARVESTER shorts by Charlie Darwin Why I'm off of dry-fit and I've switched to hiking in linen: Over the...
Jan 27, 20232 min read
Dyeing with Cutch: A Dusty Pink Linen I can't resist!
Every few months I experiment with new natural, plant-based dye colors for my handmade clothing business. Looking for a dye color that...
Jan 13, 20234 min read
Reflecting on my slow-fashion business in 2022! [What worked and what flopped??]
Here's why my 2022 word of the year was "EXPLORATION": I tried a lot of new stuff-- some of it worked! and well... some of it flopped!...
Sep 7, 20224 min read
Fast Fashion's Environmental Impact // Environmental Activism and Art!
The Environmental Impact of Fast Fashion and Synthetic Fiber Clothing Did you know that microplastic fibers from polyester and nylon...
Sep 3, 20222 min read
Charlie Darwin Textiles: Now in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania!
In August I moved my home/ Charlie Darwin sewing studio to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Now that I'm all settled in, I'm so excited to start...
Jul 29, 20223 min read
4 Reasons you'll love Charlie Darwin's signature linen fabric...
What makes CHARLIE DARWIN different? A million things! But have you noticed that almost ALL Charlie Darwin garments are made with the...
Jul 23, 20222 min read
Inspiration: the JUNEBUG jumpsuit coming 7/26
New designs are coming soon! One of which is the JUNEBUG linen jumpsuit, with short sleeves, boat neck, button closure at the back of the...
Jul 21, 20222 min read
Inspiration: the LADYBIRD dress coming 7/26
New designs are coming soon! One of which is the LADYBIRD linen midi dress, with short sleeves, collar neckline, button front, waist ties...
Jul 11, 20224 min read
What it's REALLY like to do fashion photography outdoors & in the woods...
For the past year or so, the images for Charlie Darwin Textiles have been photographed outdoors in the natural daylight in our local...
Jun 22, 20222 min read
My little natural dye house in Providence, RI
Many artists dream of magnificent, shiny, Pinterest-worthy art studios, but we all start... somewhere else. Today I'll tell you a little...
Jun 21, 20222 min read
Inspiration for upcoming kitchen collection!
For my latest collection, I've set out to develop my first kitchen linen set! Coming on 6/28/22 - in the Charlie Darwin "Nesting"...
Jun 14, 20222 min read
Kittens in Linens!
The kittens that meow relentlessly at the door of my home studio have fallen victim to my linen obsession. Spot them in their linen...
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