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Charming Charcuterie, continued. I had so much fun designing this collection and imagining it in the context of both fashion and table linen textiles. All of these designs derived from ink illustrations and watercolor paintings that were digitally engineered as repeat patterns. Which one s your fav?

Charming Charcuterie, continued. I had so much fun designing this collection and imagining it in the context of both fashion and table linen textiles. All of these designs derived from ink illustrations and watercolor paintings that were digitally engineered as repeat patterns. Which one s your fav?

Florals, florals, florals! Charming Charcuterie, continued. I really enjoyed turning watercolor and ink drawings into these patterns. It's so magical to turn drawings and paintings into repeat patterns, and imagine them as wearable items :)

Florals, florals, florals! Charming Charcuterie, continued. I really enjoyed turning watercolor and ink drawings into these patterns. It's so magical to turn drawings and paintings into repeat patterns, and imagine them as wearable items :)

More from the collection, Charming Charcuterie! When designing a collection, you typically have a statement print, and then coordinate and texture prints that play off of the statement. Here you'll see some coordinate prints, as well as two scarf and tablecloth designs. In this collection, I focused on florals, fish, and fun 🐠😍☀️🌺

More from the collection, Charming Charcuterie! When designing a collection, you typically have a statement print, and then coordinate and texture prints that play off of the statement. Here you'll see some coordinate prints, as well as two scarf and tablecloth designs. In this collection, I focused on florals, fish, and fun 🐠😍☀️🌺

"Charming Charcuterie", the statement print from the self-titled collection, designed this winter. 🌺🍷🍒🐠

This project required creating 10+ patterns that fit into an overall theme. Starting with trend research, color development, and hand painting dozens of motifs, this collection slowly came to life and morphed into a colorful, cheerful representation of a quirky table scape.

The past several months, I've been busy designing repeat pattern collections as I develop my senior portfolio, and prepare to graduate this spring. Stay tuned as I begin rolling out all the patterns from the collections I've designed! 😍

"Charming Charcuterie", the statement print from the self-titled collection, designed this winter. 🌺🍷🍒🐠

This project required creating 10+ patterns that fit into an overall theme. Starting with trend research, color development, and hand painting dozens of motifs, this collection slowly came to life and morphed into a colorful, cheerful representation of a quirky table scape.

The past several months, I've been busy designing repeat pattern collections as I develop my senior portfolio, and prepare to graduate this spring. Stay tuned as I begin rolling out all the patterns from the collections I've designed! 😍

Y’all!! I am so grateful for the opportunity to share my work at @scadfibers Open Studio this year!

It’s hard to believe I only started taking fibers classes in January of 2024. I’ve grown so much as an artist, designer, and human. I had never created a repeat pattern or used photoshop, and hadn’t painted or drawn regularly in years… and here I am able to share an entire display with you of only *some* of the work I have made while at SCAD.

The evening was so fun and fulfilling. I was able to help demo screen printing for most of the night, and it reminded me just how much I love teaching and sharing making art with others.

Thank you to everyone who made it out, and to the amazing professors for their guidance and support, and for organizing such a magical evening 🎉

Y’all!! I am so grateful for the opportunity to share my work at @scadfibers Open Studio this year!

It’s hard to believe I only started taking fibers classes in January of 2024. I’ve grown so much as an artist, designer, and human. I had never created a repeat pattern or used photoshop, and hadn’t painted or drawn regularly in years… and here I am able to share an entire display with you of only *some* of the work I have made while at SCAD.

The evening was so fun and fulfilling. I was able to help demo screen printing for most of the night, and it reminded me just how much I love teaching and sharing making art with others.

Thank you to everyone who made it out, and to the amazing professors for their guidance and support, and for organizing such a magical evening 🎉

A sneak preview of my little display for @scadfibers Open Studio! See you all this Friday 2/21 at Pepe Hall from 5-8pm 💞

A sneak preview of my little display for @scadfibers Open Studio! See you all this Friday 2/21 at Pepe Hall from 5-8pm 💞

I covered some of my hat stands with towel scraps, creating a patchwork with what would have been trash.

I needed a day outside of play, listening to an audiobook, making something just for fun. Not for school or to sell, just to create and enjoy.

Turning trash into treasure is one of my favorite things 💖

I covered some of my hat stands with towel scraps, creating a patchwork with what would have been trash.

I needed a day outside of play, listening to an audiobook, making something just for fun. Not for school or to sell, just to create and enjoy.

Turning trash into treasure is one of my favorite things ��💖

Love the way this custom t-shirt dress turned out for Jen!! So fun to re-work a good tee. Let me know if you want one of your special t-shirts turned into a dress!

#Handmade #sewing #upcycledclothing #upcycle #upcycledfashion #forsale #shopsmall #scad #scadstudent #fiberart #upcycling #savannah #savannahga #sewingtutorials #sewinginstagram #artist #smallbusiness #vintage #diy #create #sewist

Love the way this custom t-shirt dress turned out for Jen!! So fun to re-work a good tee. Let me know if you want one of your special t-shirts turned into a dress!

#Handmade #sewing #upcycledclothing #upcycle #upcycledfashion #forsale #shopsmall #scad #scadstudent #fiberart #upcycling #savannah #savannahga #sewingtutorials #sewinginstagram #artist #smallbusiness #vintage #diy #create #sewist

I love to sew. I love to MAKE. To collect, to find the treasure and reimagine how it can exist in this world. A discarded hankie becomes artwork on a plain t-shirt. A faded bedsheet becomes a cute dress. A kitchen towel with imperfections becomes a jacket sleeve.

So much of myself is in these garments. I saw a woman at the grocery store last week wearing one of my dresses. It made my day to see something that I created out in the world, in a city I’m still new to.

Little moments like that, where the universe reminds us that we can keep going, that what we are doing matters to someone, are so special.

Lately I wonder if I’ll keep sewing, if I’ll keep up this business, if any of it matters. Seeing her reminded me that it does and it can, if I let it.

I’ve made so many pieces, both garments and weavings (iykyk) that are out in people’s closets and homes. It’s easy to look at my finances and following and feel like a failure, and while the numbers don’t lie, they can’t capture the magic that making manifests.

Thanks for supporting my journey and my art. New pieces coming soon!

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I love to sew. I love to MAKE. To collect, to find the treasure and reimagine how it can exist in this world. A discarded hankie becomes artwork on a plain t-shirt. A faded bedsheet becomes a cute dress. A kitchen towel with imperfections becomes a jacket sleeve.

So much of myself is in these garments. I saw a woman at the grocery store last week wearing one of my dresses. It made my day to see something that I created out in the world, in a city I’m still new to.

Little moments like that, where the universe reminds us that we can keep going, that what we are doing matters to someone, are so special.

Lately I wonder if I’ll keep sewing, if I’ll keep up this business, if any of it matters. Seeing her reminded me that it does and it can, if I let it.

I’ve made so many pieces, both garments and weavings (iykyk) that are out in people’s closets and homes. It’s easy to look at my finances and following and feel like a failure, and while the numbers don’t lie, they can’t capture the magic that making manifests.

Thanks for supporting my journey and my art. New pieces coming soon!

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BTS: designing and making a new product!

I’m excited to share a new concept with you: tiered dresses! I designed and graded a pretty basic pattern, collected fabrics, and tested the design. These dresses are made from vintage bed sheets! I will have two of each size (small-3XL) on September 1st ☺️

These have been in the works since last December 😍. Making is slow. It takes time to develop and learn. I’m creating all of these things outside of being a full-time student and working part-time.

Everything you see here is in various stages of production, and each one still needs finishing touches: hems sewn, darts added, custom tags sewn in—the list goes on!

More details soon! Sign up for my newsletter (link in bio) to get early access to the info about these dresses.

Hope you love them as much as I do 🥰

BTS: designing and making a new product!

I’m excited to share a new concept with you: tiered dresses! I designed and graded a pretty basic pattern, collected fabrics, and tested the design. These dresses are made from vintage bed sheets! I will have two of each size (small-3XL) on September 1st ☺️

These have been in the works since last December 😍. Making is slow. It takes time to develop and learn. I’m creating all of these things outside of being a full-time student and working part-time.

Everything you see here is in various stages of production, and each one still needs finishing touches: hems sewn, darts added, custom tags sewn in—the list goes on!

More details soon! Sign up for my newsletter (link in bio) to get early access to the info about these dresses.

Hope you love them as much as I do 🥰

Y’all!!! SUMMER SALE! Everything on the site is 20% OFF, no code needed 🥰

Snag something for yourself or a friend. Terrycloth bucket hats and towel tops are stocked and ready for you!

Reminder: sign up for my newsletter to get the inside scoop and details on the next drop, which will be September 1st. Link in bio 💖

Y’all!!! SUMMER SALE! Everything on the site is 20% OFF, no code needed 🥰

Snag something for yourself or a friend. Terrycloth bucket hats and towel tops are stocked and ready for you!

Reminder: sign up for my newsletter to get the inside scoop and details on the next drop, which will be September 1st. Link in bio 💖

Hiiiiiiiiiii!!! Excited to be here with some great music, friends, and drinks!

2-5 pm at Rose Bowl in Urbana 😍😍😍😍😍

Hiiiiiiiiiii!!! Excited to be here with some great music, friends, and drinks!

2-5 pm at Rose Bowl in Urbana 😍😍😍😍😍

See ya tomorrow, Rose Bowl!

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Rose Bowl
Saturday, 6/8
2-5pm

Snag some fun re-worked pieces!

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See ya tomorrow, Rose Bowl!

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Rose Bowl
Saturday, 6/8
2-5pm

Snag some fun re-worked pieces!

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✨ Heyyyyy Champaign ✨

I’m swinging through town and will be doing a pop up at @rosebowltavern!!

Saturday 6/8
2-5pm

Lmk if there is something specific you want me to bring out!

I’d LOVE to see y’all. It would be amazing to catch-up and hang out with you, and you’ll have a chance to snag some of my new pieces. It would mean a lot to me to see you! Bring a friend, bring your kiddos, let’s have some fun 💖🥳

✨ Heyyyyy Champaign ✨

I’m swinging through town and will be doing a pop up at @rosebowltavern!!

Saturday 6/8
2-5pm

Lmk if there is something specific you want me to bring out!

I’d LOVE to see y’all. It would be amazing to catch-up and hang out with you, and you’ll have a chance to snag some of my new pieces. It would mean a lot to me to see you! Bring a friend, bring your kiddos, let’s have some fun 💖🥳

Y’all! I’ve been busy making some fun stuff for school the past few weeks 💖

These are reactive solid shade dyed vintage hankies, napkins, linens, and other fabric samples. Post-dye they were hand painted and sewn into a cute little skirt.

One of my favorite projects and classes at SCAD thus far!

@scadfibers @bencopperwheat

Y’all! I’ve been busy making some fun stuff for school the past few weeks 💖

These are reactive solid shade dyed vintage hankies, napkins, linens, and other fabric samples. Post-dye they were hand painted and sewn into a cute little skirt.

One of my favorite projects and classes at SCAD thus far!

@scadfibers @bencopperwheat

Snag yourself a tote bag!

I make these from smaller towels. This one is made from two smaller bath towels and the lining is from a bed sheet!

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Snag yourself a tote bag!

I make these from smaller towels. This one is made from two smaller bath towels and the lining is from a bed sheet!

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Y’all there are a bunch of new towel tops ready for your summer adventures! ☀️🌳🌊🌮🎨🏖️

Tops are $40 + shipping
(Local Savannah pickup can be arranged!)

I’d love to sell you some amazing wearable towels!

I’m taking a break from markets for now, so if you want a Cult Classic piece, check my site or reach out and you may be able to come by and shop in person.

LOVE YOU ✌🏼

Y’all there are a bunch of new towel tops ready for your summer adventures! ☀��️🌳🌊🌮🎨🏖️

Tops are $40 + shipping
(Local Savannah pickup can be arranged!)

I’d love to sell you some amazing wearable towels!

I’m taking a break from markets for now, so if you want a Cult Classic piece, check my site or reach out and you may be able to come by and shop in person.

LOVE YOU ✌🏼

Y’all! How amazing does @phoebe_plank look in her Cult Classics towel top?!

We can celebrate Phoebe all weekend at her thesis show! Swipe for details. I can’t wait to see what she’s put together 🌿🧶☀️

P.S. there was a towel top restock and a bunch of new ones are up on the site! ✌🏼

Y’all! How amazing does @phoebe_plank look in her Cult Classics towel top?!

We can celebrate Phoebe all weekend at her thesis show! Swipe for details. I can’t wait to see what she’s put together 🌿🧶☀️

P.S. there was a towel top restock and a bunch of new ones are up on the site! ✌🏼

✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ Terrycloth Bucket Hat - Millennial
$65

Snag it on the site or lmk if you’re in Savannah and we can arrange alternate payment (cash, Venmo, cash app) and a pickup!

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TERRYCLOTH HATS
Bucket hats are created from a variety of fabrics and carefully pieced together. Most hats contain vintage terrycloth and vintage cotton or cotton-blend fabrics. Each hat is fully reversible, so you get two hats in one!

I designed these hats after trying many bucket hats and always thinking: “I’m not a hat person.” Really, I just needed to create my own bucket hat that solved the issues I had with other hats.

Want a tie? Each hat has the option to add a ribbon or tie on one side, which means that you can tie your hat under your chin or toss it over your shoulder and wear it on your back when you need to let your head breathe.

Size notes:
Many people try on a Cult Classics hat and say “I usually can’t find hats to fit my head!” or “hats usually don’t fit over my hair!” And are pleased to find these bucket hats fit them well. I have a smaller head, and all the hats fit me, too. If you’d like measurements of a specific hat, send me a message!

✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ Terrycloth Bucket Hat - Millennial
$65

Snag it on the site or lmk if you’re in Savannah and we can arrange alternate payment (cash, Venmo, cash app) and a pickup!

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TERRYCLOTH HATS
Bucket hats are created from a variety of fabrics and carefully pieced together. Most hats contain vintage terrycloth and vintage cotton or cotton-blend fabrics. Each hat is fully reversible, so you get two hats in one!

I designed these hats after trying many bucket hats and always thinking: “I’m not a hat person.” Really, I just needed to create my own bucket hat that solved the issues I had with other hats.

Want a tie? Each hat has the option to add a ribbon or tie on one side, which means that you can tie your hat under your chin or toss it over your shoulder and wear it on your back when you need to let your head breathe.

Size notes:
Many people try on a Cult Classics hat and say “I usually can’t find hats to fit my head!” or “hats usually don’t fit over my hair!” And are pleased to find these bucket hats fit them well. I have a smaller head, and all the hats fit me, too. If you’d like measurements of a specific hat, send me a message!

Hey hey! New shit is ready for you!! Hope you like the new pieces I’ve made. 😘😘😘

PS - It’s my birthday! What a great way to celebrate! I’d love to share my art with you 🔥🎉💖

Hey hey! New shit is ready for you!! Hope you like the new pieces I’ve made. 😘😘😘

PS - It’s my birthday! What a great way to celebrate! I’d love to share my art with you 🔥🎉💖

TOMORROW!!! Shop my newest collection! Full of terrycloth perfection.

TOMORROW!!! Shop my newest collection! Full of terrycloth perfection.

New product: Terrycloth Towel Tote Bags!

I’ll have six standard size bags and three extra large bags available on 5/5 🎉

I’ve been dreaming these up for months, and am so happy to get them finished and out into the world! I use mine all the time, especially when grabbing random supplies I need for class 😝

TERRYCLOTH TOTES
These bags are made from vintage bath and beach towels and lined with vintage fabric (mostly cotton). Perfect for everyday, and spectacular for the pool or beach!

Cultclassicsvintage.com

New product: Terrycloth Towel Tote Bags!

I’ll have six standard size bags and three extra large bags available on 5/5 🎉

I’ve been dreaming these up for months, and am so happy to get them finished and out into the world! I use mine all the time, especially when grabbing random supplies I need for class 😝

TERRYCLOTH TOTES
These bags are made from vintage bath and beach towels and lined with vintage fabric (mostly cotton). Perfect for everyday, and spectacular for the pool or beach!

Cultclassicsvintage.com

Introducing the Terrycloth Towel Jacket/Cape!

I have four of them: two XL and two M. These are each made from two hand towels and one bath towel 😍

As you can see, I can wear all of them! Wear it fitted or loose, whatever suits you. Available 5/5 9:00 EST!

Introducing the Terrycloth Towel Jacket/Cape!

I have four of them: two XL and two M. These are each made from two hand towels and one bath towel 😍

As you can see, I can wear all of them! Wear it fitted or loose, whatever suits you. Available 5/5 9:00 EST!

HAT RESTOCK!

Looking for the perfect summer hat? 7 new bucket hats will hit the shop on Sunday!

Spring restock:
Sunday, May 5th, 9:00 am EST 🥰

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Bucket hats are created from a variety of fabrics and carefully pieced together. Most hats contain vintage terrycloth and vintage cotton or cotton-blend fabrics. Each hat is fully reversible, so you get two hats in one!

I designed these hats after trying many bucket hats and always thinking: “I’m not a hat person.” Really, I just needed to create my own bucket hat that solved the issues I had with other hats.

Want a tie? Each hat has the option to add a ribbon or tie on one side, which means that you can tie your hat under your chin or toss it over your shoulder and wear it on your back when you need to let your head breathe.

HAT RESTOCK!

Looking for the perfect summer hat? 7 new bucket hats will hit the shop on Sunday!

Spring restock:
Sunday, May 5th, 9:00 am EST 🥰

✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

Bucket hats are created from a variety of fabrics and carefully pieced together. Most hats contain vintage terrycloth and vintage cotton or cotton-blend fabrics. Each hat is fully reversible, so you get two hats in one!

I designed these hats after trying many bucket hats and always thinking: “I’m not a hat person.” Really, I just needed to create my own bucket hat that solved the issues I had with other hats.

Want a tie? Each hat has the option to add a ribbon or tie on one side, which means that you can tie your hat under your chin or toss it over your shoulder and wear it on your back when you need to let your head breathe.

Hey y’all!!!

New pieces are dropping on SUNDAY MAY 5th!!

I’m switching my shop model to offering seasonal drops. The shop has been cleaned up (cleared out) and I’ve got spring/summer items up!

Hey y’all!!!

New pieces are dropping on SUNDAY MAY 5th!!

I’m switching my shop model to offering seasonal drops. The shop has been cleaned up (cleared out) and I’ve got spring/summer items up!

Iiiiiiit’s time!

Starland Yard @starlandyard
3/10, 12-5pm

PS did anyone else completely forget about the time change?!?! We have another hour of daylight this evening, so hope you had a lazy morning and are ready to come hang with us this afternoon!

#Handmade #sewing #upcycledclothing #upcycle #upcycledfashion #forsale #shopsmall #scad #scadstudent #fiberart #upcycling #savannah #savannahga #sewingtutorials #sewinginstagram #artist #smallbusiness #vintage #diy #create #sewist

Iiiiiiit’s time!

Starland Yard @starlandyard
3/10, 12-5pm

PS did anyone else completely forget about the time change?!?! We have another hour of daylight this evening, so hope you had a lazy morning and are ready to come hang with us this afternoon!

#Handmade #sewing #upcycledclothing #upcycle #upcycledfashion #forsale #shopsmall #scad #scadstudent #fiberart #upcycling #savannah #savannahga #sewingtutorials #sewinginstagram #artist #smallbusiness #vintage #diy #create #sewist

Hey hey!

I’ll be popping up tomorrow at @starlandyard for another Raks on Thrift 🛍️ 🎉

Starland Yard
3/10 from 12-5pm

I’ve been busy finishing up the last week of winter quarter and had an unplanned move, so things have been a bit stressful for me lately 😅 and I’m looking forward to chillin with y’all tomorrow!

I’m bringing the towel tops out so you can prep for summer!

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Hey hey!

I’ll be popping up tomorrow at @starlandyard for another Raks on Thrift 🛍️ 🎉

Starland Yard
3/10 from 12-5pm

I’ve been busy finishing up the last week of winter quarter and had an unplanned move, so things have been a bit stressful for me lately 😅 and I’m looking forward to chillin with y’all tomorrow!

I’m bringing the towel tops out so you can prep for summer!

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Hey y’all!

@cleo_the_project_space
Saturday 2/10, 11-5pm

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Hey y’all!

@cleo_the_project_space
Saturday 2/10, 11-5pm

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Hey hey! I’ll be at @cleo_the_project_space THIS Saturday 2/10! Remember my last market of 2023 that got rained out? It’s now rescheduled and will be my first market of 2024!

Hope to see y’all there.

I’m bringing some new pieces and will have some sales as well!

Cleo the Project Space
2/10, 11-5pm

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Hey hey! I’ll be at @cleo_the_project_space THIS Saturday 2/10! Remember my last market of 2023 that got rained out? It’s now rescheduled and will be my first market of 2024!

Hope to see y’all there.

I’m bringing some new pieces and will have some sales as well!

Cleo the Project Space
2/10, 11-5pm

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Markets for February and March will be announced soooooon! See you out and about this spring, Savannah! 💖

Markets for February and March will be announced soooooon! See you out and about this spring, Savannah! 💖

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Cult Classics re-imagines the possibilities of vintage textiles. From towels to quilts, you’re sure to spot something nostalgic in these garments. Upcycling is a fairly new trend, but our ancestors have been doing it for years. It’s time to ditch the normal and embrace the unique and bespoke. Cult Classics was created by Laura Reiss, a fiber artist from the Midwest, now stationed in Savannah, Georgia.

Terrycloth towel top and hat made from vintage linens

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