News & Special Updates

Mar 62 min read

A NEW wide-leg linen pants sewing pattern by Charlie Darwin Textiles!

Introducing SWALLOWTAIL ✨ Meet the newest sewing pattern by Charlie Darwin Textiles: The SWALLOWTAIL wide-leg pants! These all-season...

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! ✨...

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...

Feb 10, 20232 min read

Painting on linen textured paper!

Are you looking for textured paper for your next painting? A recycled art paper for your next collage? Try our recycled linen! As 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 26, 20221 min read

The Summer/Fall 2022 Collection has arrived!

Introducing the Summer/Fall 2022 Collection! Hands dirty, hair knotted, soft cool moss beneath your toes. These 3 new designs are...

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...

Jun 28, 20221 min read

Introducing the Kitchen Nesting collection

Introducing my newest in handmade linens: Kitchen Nesting! The latest Charlie Darwin kitchen linens collection plays a lot with shape and...