Why I Choose Slow Fashion: A Love Letter to Moments That Matter

April 07, 2025

Hand knitted Katy Cardigan for children and women

Let’s take a breath and sink into something quieter.

You know that feeling when you slip a cozy cardigan over your shoulders, or help your child into a hand-knit sweater that’s just their size? Or when your little one carefully dresses her favorite doll in a tiny matching outfit? That right there—that’s the kind of everyday magic I try to create in my small shop.

Because clothing, even the tiniest pieces, should be more than just something to wear.

It should bring comfort.
It should tell a story.
It should mean something.

Why I Create the Way I Do

The world moves at a dizzying pace. Styles change, shelves reset, and the seasons blur together. But I’ve chosen a gentler path—one where care, craft, and intention lead the way.

Every knit I offer—whether it’s for your baby, your little girl, yourself, or even her doll—is made with thoughtfulness, not rush.

I don’t follow fashion cycles.
I don’t discontinue pieces.

Because the clothing I design is timeless—not driven by trends, but shaped by tradition.

These knits are designed to be passed down. Worn in family photos, on nature walks, to birthday breakfasts and bedtime snuggles. They’re made to hold memories and keep going—long after the moment has passed.

Crafted to Be Loved for Years

I believe in making things that last—not just physically, but emotionally. That’s why I use natural fibers like cotton and bamboo: breathable, gentle, and kind to sensitive skin.

Each stitch is created by hand, never mass-manufactured. You’ll feel that in the texture, the quality, and the energy each piece carries. From tiny bloomers to elegant scarves, from doll cardigans to lace bonnets—it’s all made slowly, steadily, and with deep respect for the process.

Clothing That Connects Us

Choosing handmade is an act of care. It’s a way to say: I see value in small things. I care how something is made. I want to teach my children that real things take time.

When you bring something from my shop into your life, you’re choosing more than craftsmanship. You’re choosing to support a woman-owned business, rooted in sustainability and heart. You’re choosing pieces that invite connection—between generations, between play and presence, between you and the earth.

For the Mama Who Moves with Intention

I make these pieces for women like you—the nurturing, thoughtful ones who see the beauty in worn-in heirlooms and the joy of hand-me-downs that still feel special.

Whether you’re bundling your baby, slipping into something warm yourself, or watching your child gently dress a doll in a handmade outfit, you're choosing something that reflects your values.

You’re saying yes to patience. Yes to purpose.
And that means the world to me.

- June

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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