Why I'm Changing the Name of the Uma Haori

Why I'm Changing the Name of the Uma Haori

Katherine Williford ·

*Before reading this blog post, I highly recommend that you read this article written by Emi Ito, a Japanese-American who speaks about cultural appropriation of traditional Japanese garments. I consulted with Emi while writing this...

A Day In Our New Studio

A Day In Our New Studio

Katherine Williford ·

As you may have heard, we moved to a new studio at the start of 2021! This was a very exciting transition, since we had long run out of space in our old location (Charity...

Get to Know Our New Employee!

Katherine Williford ·

Meet Charity, our newest employee! Charity has been so helpful as I reach that stage in business where the focus is growth. She is learning so much and I’m so excited about the talent and...

Choosing The Right Organic T-Shirt

Katherine Williford ·

With the new organic t-shirt line releasing soon, you may want to know which size you should choose. The great thing about cotton tees is that they’re stretchy, and therefore an easy fit! About Our...

Free Face Mask Pattern

Katherine Williford ·

Here it is, your free face mask pattern. This mask contains a wire for adjusting around the nose bridge and a pocket to insert an optional additional filter.  Some important words about this specific face mask pattern: Although...

How to Pick the Right Size Every Time

Katherine Williford ·

There’s absolutely nothing worse than ordering a beautiful piece of clothing online only to find out that it’s the wrong size. Here, I’ll show you a few easy ways to avoid making the wrong clothing...

Meet the Fall/Winter Models!

Katherine Williford ·

Choosing models for the Fall/Winter shoot was quite the challenge! I wanted a diverse group of women, and I was also looking for people who were active in the creative community. Luckily, through professional connections...

What Goes Into a Fashion Photoshoot?

Katherine Williford ·

You find a new clothing brand that you like, maybe through a friend’s referral or through Instagram. You google the name and a dreamy image pops up on the brand homepage. As you scroll through...

A Visit to Opportunity Threads

Katherine Williford ·

Yesterday, I woke up extra early (for me!) and made the three hour drive up to sustainable fashion hub Opportunity Threads, a worker-owned production facility in the foothills of western North Carolina. I was bringing...