Behind the Scenes

Jan 88 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...

The most REWARDING parts about what I do! Here's what makes me come alive...

Nov 15, 20231 min read

Behind the Scenes

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...

15 Sewing Room HACKS to have a more frictionless workspace! // Sewing room organization + tools

Nov 1, 20236 min read

Creators & Makers

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...

Mindset shift and upcoming projects for my small handmade clothing business! // FALL 2023 updates!

Oct 17, 20236 min read

News & Special Updates

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! ✨...

Creating an Earthy Aesthetic - A Sensory Fashion Experience by Charlie Darwin

Sep 5, 20234 min read

Behind the Scenes

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...

Designing Handmade Clothing - my sustainable fashion design process!

Aug 31, 20233 min read

Behind the Scenes

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...

FALL 2023 Collection Sneak Peek (+new BTS video series! and a mustache!)

Aug 23, 20231 min read

Behind the Scenes

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...

Hiking in Linen - Why I Seriously Love It

May 1, 20234 min read

Advice

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...

Dyeing with Cutch: A Dusty Pink Linen I can't resist!

Jan 27, 20232 min read

Natural Dye

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...

Reflecting on my slow-fashion business in 2022! [What worked and what flopped??]

Jan 13, 20234 min read

Behind the Scenes

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!...

Fast Fashion's Environmental Impact // Environmental Activism and Art!

Sep 7, 20224 min read

Earth and Environment

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...

Charlie Darwin Textiles: Now in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania!

Sep 3, 20222 min read

Behind the Scenes

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...

4 Reasons you'll love Charlie Darwin's signature linen fabric...

Jul 29, 20223 min read

Earth and Environment

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...

Inspiration: the JUNEBUG jumpsuit coming 7/26

Jul 23, 20222 min read

News & Special Updates

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...

Inspiration: the LADYBIRD dress coming 7/26

Jul 21, 20222 min read

Behind the Scenes

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...

What it's REALLY like to do fashion photography outdoors & in the woods...

Jul 11, 20224 min read

Advice

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

Natural Dye

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...

Inspiration for upcoming kitchen collection!

Jun 21, 20222 min read

Behind the Scenes

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

Behind the Scenes

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...

Zero-waste fashion designer uses scraps for colorful patchwork flowy pants

Apr 27, 20222 min read

Earth and Environment

Zero-waste fashion designer uses scraps for colorful patchwork flowy pants

I highly value resourcefulness in life-- to save time and money, and of course, to reduce the impact of consumerism on the environment!...