Custom Sewn Fashion at Silver Needle & Thread

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...

We hope you enjoy this collage of photos of our official spokesperson, Elizabeth Tran wearing organic clothing as she fulfills her duties under her titles as US Miss Earth Eco and Miss Earth Florida.   To learn more about CATA Consumers Against Toxic Apparel please visit:  http://cataorganicclothing.blogspot.com. Silver Needle & Thread is a CATA Affiliate Company and Part of The Solution for clean, healthy, safe and toxic free clothing.   

  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...

Join me as I take the time to design, sew and create a new wardrobe after 16 years. You know what they say, "those who provide services are the one's who end up needing the service the most but seldom take the time to take care of themselves."  Well it's true, as a professional dressmaker it's been over 16 years since I created a wardrobe for myself.  Time to change that!   Over the next few weeks I will be designing my new organic and natural fibre wardrobe incorporating vintage, classic and modern styles with lots of color, clean lines, tailoring components, great cuts and fabric combinations. Follow me to see the results.  I hope I can inspire you to make a change, become connected to the clothes you wear, wear clothes that make you happy and look good.  The way you want to. Why organic?   *I believe my body should be covered by nature not a chemical concoction cook up in a laboratory.  *I believe slow fashion...

Check out some of our custom sewn organic clothing modeled at this year's annual  Model 4 Miracles Fashion Show in Orlando, FL  Miss Earth Florida Elizabeth Tran coordinated and hosted the show in Orlando, FL. Her efforts raised over $16,000 for the charity. Our youngest model worn a pink and green  organic cotton sateen dress with matching ribbon.   This simple white girls dress is trimmed in cotton lace.   It's the perfect style for any special occasion. This fun jumper is made using organic cotton.  It will flatter any body type. Whatever your wardrobe needs are Silver Needle & Thread can sew it for you. We offer over eight thousand organic and natural fabric swatches. Make your garment today! Contact us at silverneedleandthread@gmail.com or call 904-998-9978 to make an appointment.