Excitement in the doing

It was wet and windy when our little family of 4 stepped into the central library in Christchurch. We were on holiday and daily trips out are good for us whatever the weather. The kids (2 yrs and 4 yrs at that point) were heading to the kids section with my husband, but I was a little behind. I happened to stop and browse the "just returned" bookshelf, and this book found me.

I'm sure I wouldn't have read more than the first chapter, with stoppage time to go walking up and down the steps repeatedly (as stairs were a fascination at this point) and to read a few stories, but I knew I would be buying this book.

I believe humans are designed with creativity inbuilt within them. However I also believe, as referenced on the back of the book "creativity and innovation are like muscles- the more we use them the stronger they get."

Now, let me tell you about Nicola, she's a huge creative force a massive encourager, my sister-in-law and the other half of this current team of 2. When we get together to work there's a lot of brainstorming and even more banter.

There are stories of creativity everywhere. And I find myself being constantly inspired. One of the areas I would however like to crush creativity in, is when people need to be creative just to get dressed and undressed. We are inspired by such people and carers. We want to design and make clothes that function for you and spark joy. Whilst Nicola and I are so excited to have got to the start line with Clothed (we are building our muscle) -we want you to be along and inputting from the start. Thank you to those who have journeyed with us so far!

So please join us: contact us via the website or socials and tell us your "wish list" (working on next product), let us know if you would like to be a product tester and visit our shop/ tell someone who might benefit from our products. And know that behind you we are working our creative muscles for you.

Hoodies Incoming!!

Hello!

So as I said in my last post I've been beavering away, and I am very pleased to announce a mini (and I mean mini!) run of hoodies! Aiming for July 1st....

(Fear not if these are popular I do have up-scaling thoughts and plans).

The morning and evenings have that gorgeous cool crisp air feeling, which has made me go all hygge, and what better way to celebrate the cooler weather then sewing hugs! (Otherwise known as hoodies).

Ladies if you feel the cold and you need forearm vascular access (forearm PICCs, fistulas) or your arm is in a cast currently, then boy do I have a treat for you! Think soft brushed linings, think,zipper guards for comfort, and good access fun zips. Drooling yet?

After a bit of experimenting I have also come up with a wee technique to alter an existing hoodie for those purposes. (After all the most sustainable use of clothing is what we already own right)?

As always if you want to get in touch with any queries: clothed.rmc@gmail.com

Bye for now!

Rebecca

A Christmas Wish?

I blinked, and now it's the Christmas season again! Our Christmas tree went up the earliest it has ever been this year: 30th November. So far the cats, though interested in the whole process of decorating the tree with dangling sparkly toys (baubles) and sparkly fat string toys (tinsel) have resisted the urge to climb up it....so far!

One of the smaller joys of Christmas since I began sewing, is sewing Christmas outfits for family and myself. Our boys love deciding which Christmas T-shirt they will wear to which event. It's great seeing how playful and creative people get with clothes and accessories around this time of year.

In everyone's day to day wardrobe there is often that one item which is a go-to piece. Maybe it has a wonderfully breathable fabric, maybe it has a flattering cut, or maybe you just love the colour or pattern. BUT what if that piece is not quite as perfect as it once was due to the need for a PEG or PICC line? Well here at Clothed we have a very special elf named Nicola who is on the case to extend your existing wardrobe's function — whilst preserving your style.

In the first half of 2025 we are hoping to have a couple of releases for you aimed at styling medical device access. In the background to this, Nicola and myself are also continuing experiments with a couple of clothing items to make dressing with some limitation to arm movement easier. So stay tuned!

So in the leadup to Christmas that's it from me for now. Whatever your Christmas looks like, we are wishing you peace. From the Clothed Crew.