A new generation of Utahns have taken on sewing, turned a hobby into a passion — making clothes that fit better and are more sustainable than 'fast fashion,' while building a community of sewing artists.
A new generation is ditching ‘fast fashion’ and making their own clothes — as a way to lessen fashion’s environmental impact, find a creative outlet, and make clothes in inclusive sizes.
The quilted jacket now hangs on a mannequin in Knoll’s sunny sewing room in her Salt Lake City home — from where she works remotely examining wildlife disease data for the Navajo Nation., are a diverse group. They are doctors, architects, climbers and trail runners. They see sewing as a creative outlet and opportunity to bypass the. Instead of trying to fit into a poorly sized garment, sewers can make clothes that are perfectly tailored to their own bodies.
She offers sewing classes, and each February throws a fundraising party called “Frocktails” featuring a fashion show of self-made garments. Nico settles into her regular spot in the corner of Leila Knoll’s home sewing studio on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. At her local coffee shop, a barista recognized her and complimented the Carhartt workwear jacket she wore and had recently posted about.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Salt Lake man charged with exposing himself in Salt Lake County storesCriminal charges were filed Friday against a Salt Lake man accused of exposing himself to women and girls in stores in Sandy and South Jordan.
Read more »
As Great Salt Lake nears key level, Utah finds inspiration elsewhere to help lake's recoveryThe Great Salt Lake continues to improve from a record low in 2022, but Utah natural resources officials recently took trips to two other sites to learn what may help keep the lake's recovery going.
Read more »
Swapping Salt for Salt Substitutes May Help Prevent Heart ProblemsUsing salt substitute products in food can protect people from early death and reduce the risk of heart problems like heart attack or stroke. This finding is based on a new analysis of data from 18 previous studies, mostly conducted in Asian countries. However, the researchers caution that the same health benefits may not apply to individuals following a Western diet.
Read more »
South Salt Lake's Mural Fest is back and literally bigger than everFourteen new public murals from artists all over the world will be on display in South Salt Lake this Saturday after a record 880 artists applied.
Read more »
SEG details entertainment district proposal near Delta Center in Salt Lake applicationUtah’s NHL & NBA ownership group is looking to revitalize up to 100 acres in and around the Delta Center in downtown Salt Lake City.The plans come as the Smith
Read more »
Jury finds Salt Lake pastor not guilty in rape caseA pastor charged with nine first-degree felonies and accused of raping a teenager in his congregation multiple times was acquitted after a four-day jury trial.
Read more »