EPISODE · May 4, 2021 · 45 MIN
Heather Stilin's Passion For Patterns & Textiles Shows In Her Free Flowing & Feel Good Clothing Line
from Makers of the USA · host Kristan Vermeulen
Heather currently crafts her beautiful pieces in South Portland but before starting her business and starting her family here in Maine she lived in Northern California. She attended a pattern-making school in San Francisco and learned how to make her own patterns. She learned how to bring her ideas to life.She was a photographer and film archivist prior to taking the leap of faith of starting her fashion journey. Her focus is on slow fashion and bringing free movement, comfort, and beauty to her customer's wardrobes. Her pieces are in a handful of stores in Maine and she has an online store. She launches new pieces every season but the intention behind her line is that every piece can be worn any time of year.Her studio is located in South Portland and she also homeschools her kids in the back of her studio. She wears many hats by continuing to grow her brand and tending to her three boys (husband and kids) she loves dearly.You can check out herself clothing on Facebook and Instagram.Photos of Heather and herself clothing were taken by Elle Darcy.The featured musician of the episode if Renee Coolbrith and she is from Portland, Maine. Her latest single All I Need is showcased at the end of the episode. If you enjoyed this Makers of the USA episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Facebook. Please check out Makers of the USA's YouTube channel, Facebook and Instagram. Thank you all and stay safe and healthy.
What this episode covers
Freedom of movement and an appreciation for beauty: Herself was established by Heather Stilin in 2018 to distill these two qualities together into a line of clothing. This collection of everyday basics transitions easily among the many places and spaces we are called to inhabit throughout the day and year. Their fabrics are natural fibers chosen with comfort, longevity, and sustainability in mind. The collection is developed in South Portland, Maine with local partners. Listen to the episode to learn more about Heather and her upbringing in the mid-west, how both coasts have been influenced her art and design, her focus on patterns and fabrics, and the future goals of her brand. Also, stay until the end to hear singer, songwriter Renee Coolbrith and her latest single featuring Graphic Melee.
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Heather Stilin's Passion For Patterns & Textiles Shows In Her Free Flowing & Feel Good Clothing Line
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