Journal — Making Atèlette

MAKING ATÈLETTE
How a Hand Block Print Is Made
Many years ago, I found myself lucky enough to be traveling through Montpellier, France. It was early May, still a bit chilly, and we spent many hours strolling through sunlit...
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MAKING ATÈLETTE
Loungewear inspired by heirlooms
For a while now I have been wanting to create some loungewear pieces inspired by antique foundation garments. I want these pieces to feel substantial enough to be wearable outside...
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BEHIND THE SEAMS
Heritage & Identity: Atèlette’s Name
Names hold meaning and it took me quite some time to decide on the name of our sustainable slow fashion label, Atèlette. Most often people guess I gave our clothing...
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MAKING ATÈLETTE
Discovering Atèlette's Voice
This August marks my third year as a self-taught designer and as someone that really struggles with recognizing my own achievements and milestones, I'm working on taking time to slow...
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BEHIND THE SEAMS
The 26 Steps of Making Atèlette
I think it's a Godsend I did not go to fashion school. I think if I had, I probably would have not started a clothing line, let alone a sustainable...
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BEHIND THE SEAMS
Playing With Natural Dyes
I am currently at home nursing the tail end (I hope) of a migraine that started 24 hours ago. I don't get migraines too often, but when I do, they're...
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BEHIND THE SEAMS
Natural Dyeing with Madder Root
Madder root (Rubia tinctorum) is a natural plant dye material I have been wanting to work with for a while because of the various hues of deep red, pink, corals, rust...
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BEHIND THE SEAMS
A Personal Touch
I am someone that is moved by the small beautiful little details in life that reminds me of how poetic it is to exist, right here, right now. I have been brought...
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BEHIND THE SEAMS
Behind the Seams
With a professional background spanning well over a decade in the vintage clothing trade, followed by six years dedicated to curating contemporary apparel from various brands for Adored Vintage, I...
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BEHIND THE SEAMS
Fabric & Inspiration Sourcing in LA
At this point, I had not found a new manufacturer to partner up with yet that better aligned with my goals and values, though I recall being absolutely hungry for...
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