What It Feels Like to Run a Small Artisan Shop in a World of Mega Stores

October 09, 2025

June Dress. Handmade cotton bamboo children's dress from small artisan shop

Lately I’ve been thinking about what it really means to create something by hand. In a world that moves fast, slowing down feels like an act of care. For me, design starts with that intention — to make something beautiful, comfortable, and lasting.

In my artisan shop, every design begins with quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. I choose cotton and bamboo yarn instead of synthetics that lose their beauty after a few washes. Each piece is meant to be loved for years (not just a season) and passed down in the family.

That’s the heart of slow fashion: taking time to create something that honors the earth, the maker, and the people who wear it.

My small shop isn’t about mass-produced quantities, trendy seasonal styles that end up in landfills, or the mega sales you see at big stores. It’s about thoughtful, sustainable design made to stand the test of time.

I believe in handmade over hurried, timeless over trendy, and earth-friendly over fast. Always.

Discover Thoughtful, Sustainable Knitwear

If you’re looking for something special, take a peek at my Ready-to-Ship and Made-to-Order collections at junebeebaby.com. Each piece is designed with care and crafted by artisans who value sustainability as much as you do.

Looking for savings? My insider-only Secret Sale is waiting for you.

Thank you for supporting small and sustainable fashion.

Every visit, every share, and every thoughtful purchase helps keep handmade clothing and eco-friendly craftsmanship alive.





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Size Charts

Note: Weight is in pounds and height is in inches on all size charts. 

Measurements up to 2 years old below are represented with a diaper on.

Infant & Toddler Size Chart Weight Length (in Inches)
0-3M 7-12 18-23
3-6M 12 - 17 23-27
6-12M 17-22 27-29
12-18M 22 - 27 29 - 31
18-24M 27 - 30 lbs 31 - 33
2T 30 - 33 lbs 33 - 36
3T 33 - 36 lbs 36 - 39
Kids Size Chart Height Weight Chest Sleeve Length
4-5 Y 39 - 45 33 - 44 23 - 24 18 ½ - 20
6-7 Y 45 - 52 45 - 64 25 - 26 21 ½ - 23
8-9 Y 52 - 54 64 - 72 27 24 ½
10-11 Y 54 - 57 72 - 81 28 ½ 25 ¾
12-13 Y 57 - 60 82 - 93 30 27
Adult Size Chart Bust Hip Sleeve
XS 32 ¼ - 33 ¼ 35 ¼ - 36 ¼ 30 7/8 - 31 1/8
S 35 ¼ 38 ¼ 31 1/2
M 36 ¼ - 37 ¼ 39 ¼ - 40 ¼ 31 3/4 - 31 7/8
L 38 ¾ - 40 ¼ 41 ¾ - 43 ¼ 32 1/8 - 32 1/2
XL 42 - 43 ¾ 45 - 46 ¾ 32 3/4 - 33 1/8