Treasures for you...
I’ve been sewing, crafting, and repurposing things for about as long as I can remember (a number higher than I’m willing to admit!) and was a “picker” of great stuff before that term was used to describe how I find treasures. I learned many skills from my parents and grandparents and think of them often as I live in the present with the continuing influence of the past.
My first adventures in sewing were as I watched and learned from my mother, designing and making dresses for my Barbie and her entourage. In the fifth grade I made my first dress to wear: a blue/green paisley Jackie O. sleeveless dress that zipped up the back, called a "shift" back then in the 60s. I also made a little purse from the fabric remnants....
I sewed for my daughters, now adults and my best friends, as they grew. One of my favorite portraits shows them wearing burgundy velvet dresses I repurposed from the bridesmaid gown worn in a friend's wedding years earlier. I added antique lace collars and buttons.....
From my family I also gained a rich knowledge of processes for cleaning, restoring, repairing, repurposing, reinventing....in general giving new life to something that might otherwise be discarded or overlooked....which begs the introduction of a major mission of The Velveteen Garden: environmental stewardship.
We're passionate about responsible use of resources, and strive to creatively live and work in a way that honors that commitment.
One important note: customer satisfaction is extremely important to us, and we strive for perfection in that regard. Queries, comments, special requests...please let us know how we can help. We stand behind the items we sell and want our customers to be completely satisfied. If for any reason a purchase from us doesn't rock your world, please contact us ASAP to arrange a return.
Thank you for investigating The Velveteen Garden....happy shopping!
