Custom Sewn Fashion at Silver Needle & Thread

Silks, Brocades, Charmeuse Oh My! Silk Brocade Pretty in Pink Robe The Studio is buzzing with all things luxurious.  It's the season as Spring is in the air.  Clients are becoming more sophisticated in their taste and style for natural fibre garments and we could not be more delighted. What is Silk Brocade? The fabric dates by to the Middle Ages and is known to be the fabric of the Noble and Wealthy.  Brocade   is richly decorative  shuttle-woven fabric , often made in colored silks   and with or without  silver   and  gold   threads.  It's beauty is unrivaled.   It can be used to make everything from robes to dresses,  kimonos, jackets, pants and skirts.  It's also widely used in upholstery and furniture. The fabric is typically woven on a draw loom . It is a supplementary weft  technique; the ornamental brocading is produced by a supplementary, non-struct...

Add A Bit of Color to Your Fall Wardrobe With the fast approach of Fall we've been busy at the sewing machine creating some jewels to transition our style.  We chose organic cotton, some beautiful linens from around the world, a gorgeous merino heathered wool jersey and an interesting blend of recycled hemp and organic cotton.  These pieces are easily interchangeable with pieces currently in our wardrobe and offer some interesting looks you'll love.  When you start to think mix and match you can see just how functional and complementary these pieces are. Of course you know that custom sewing your clothes ensures a perfect fit every time and you get to choose the colors that are right for you.  Finding the right dressmaker to design and hand sew your clothes is a liberating experience to be cherished. Statistics reveal that Americans wear only 20% of the clothes hanging in our closets 80% of the time which means 80% of the clothes (fast fashion) ...

Most people equate sustainable fashion with outrageous prices, poor style, limited color palette, muted tones and the phrase, "what the hell is that." Sustainable fashion isn't what you think it is..... Silver Needle & Thread is an affiliate of CATA Consumers Against Toxic Apparel .  CATA is an organization working to increase awareness about the dangerous practices employed by  the fashion industry that affect human health and the environment.   CATA offers the solutions, provides education, identify toxic chemicals in your clothes, share research and data connecting those toxic chemicals to chronic illness and disease, collaborate with companies working to improve the industry and connect consumers with companies offering stylish, safe, toxic chemical free clothing.   When you custom sew your wardrobe you have complete freedom to create whatever you want. Silver Needle & Thread services include design, custom sewing-made to me...

  Everything in our closets matter in important ways  most can never imagine. This is the message we want to get across to those touring the Sustainable Wellness Home every month.  Our goal is to create awareness and educate consumers about how our clothes affect many aspects of our lives, our health and the environment. As a CATA Consumers Against Toxic Apparel affiliate much of our custom organic garments and small batch manufactured items can be viewed in the home.  As a professional dressmaker and custom wardrobe designer we can show an array of organic fibres in our clothing to those visiting the home, educating them about raw fibres, the variety, quality and why it matters. One of our major services include closet sweeps/audits where we address every aspect and component of a closet to include storing, fixture units, hangers, pest control, garment cleaning, organization and presentation.  We stress the importance of seeking sustai...

Organic clothing choices are endless with so many fabric choices now available today.  Wardrobe decision time.......... The two things we love the most fabric and flowers, flowers and fabric.  I'm amazed at the endless beauty of mother nature.

A big Happy Smile from a satisfied clien t!  Are you tired of sending hours shopping, driving and trying on clothes for yourself or your family and still  not find the garment you need? Having your family's clothes custom sewn can save time, eliminate the frustration of searching for what you need or want and ensure proper fit. This happy clients proves it. A few good quality garments that fit is worth more than a closet full of nothing. Visit Silver Needle & Thread website to learn more.

More great photos from The Organic Style Unveiled Fashion Show.  We hope you like! Organic Geo Print Red Romper These gray stone capri pants and chevron sleeveless top a perfect addition to your  summer wardrobe. Are you ready to take the Pledge and save on all your purchases from participating partners for one full year? Wear The Change Wear Organic GET YOUR CARD HERE

Silver Needle & Thread now on Etsy ! S ee our complete collection Chevron prints are in abundance but, this organic skirt demonstrates  the clever use of the pattern. We love the richness of the color! Color can shape your feelings... What is the emotion of Orange? Orange is Joyous! It can create focused activity.

This past weekend was a huge success for the Hi-BeauTea Party, bringing new fun and fashion to our locals. There was plenty of prizes, fashion, product sampling, and shopping while sipping tea. But of course, we're excited about the fashion. Check out the pictures of the Organic High Fashion by Silver Needle & Thread's own designer Patricia Davis.               More to come during our upcoming fashion show on May 3rd with the Girls Gone Green and RAM - Riverside Arts Market. For more info follow the link below. See you there!   Organic Style Unveiled Spring Fashion Show