We’ll gather at the salon for a guided evening about fibers, with a special focus on sweaters and how to find the ones you’ll actually love wearing. We’ll look at real garments, feel different fibers, talk through what makes them work (or not work), and dig into the things I pay attention to when I’m shopping.

There will be plenty of time for questions, conversation, and getting your hands on things. We’ll sip something, talk clothes, and leave with a much better sense of what to look for the next time you’re standing in front of a rack of sweaters wondering, *Is this a good one?*

Afterward, the salon will be open for shopping and general merriment.

Come visit the skirts in person, at the studio where they're designed. I’m open by appointment at 907 Arrow Road, Suite 6 in Champaign.

My patternmaker and I connected when I had a retail space in St. Louis (where she is located). She invited me to be on her podcast in 2020, and then again this year. 

Alison asks about my next goals in both episodes and it's pretty wild to hear the difference in my answers. In 2020, I was riding high, having just relaunched my business after navigating covid shutdowns. I had dreams of a retail space with onsite tailoring and consignment.

I'll let you listen to hear my answer in 2025. You can tell your girl has been through it. More accurately, you can tell I've learned a lot about what it takes to manufacture clothing and run a business.