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The business of upcycling “game day” apparel

Jan 24, 2025
This seamstress turns old sweatshirts, towels, and other thrifted materials into fresh fits for professional sporting events.
Kennedy Tweten made this Minnesota Vikings halter top using thrifted materials. "I deconstruct things and kind of pick the best parts," she said.
Courtesy Aries Archive

A South Dakota mother-daughter duo bring both business savvy and love to their quilting studio

Dec 27, 2023
"For me, quilting is about our relationship in a lot of ways," said co-owner Jacqueline Economo about her mother.
A quilting bundle at the Jacqueline Joyce Stitch Studio.
Courtesy Jacqueline Joyce Stitch Studio

Sewing made easy: A fashion startup wants to simplify DIY

Sep 12, 2019
No sewing machine? No problem, says Zoey Washington of SewSquad.
Sewing supplies next to a garment made with a SewSquad kit.
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