You know what they say to do WHEN LIFE HANDS YOU LEMONS.....
As two women designing a clothing line based out of Hawaii, a state where fashion is definitely not a focus and resources are limited, it can sometimes feel like we have been handed an entire lemon tree. “Fabric is scarce” - that was expected. “Manufacturers are non-existent” - this was undeniable. However, our significant roadblock has been in our pursuit to find a patternmaker. For several months, our search has been ongoing and all we have found is a hundred people who can follow a pattern, but not many that can create one.
After several bumps in the road, we started simplifying our designs in hopes that someone would be able to help us if our designs were “easy”. We began to wonder... would our line see its first collection? The answer was clear; we needed to explore patternmakers outside of Hawaii. We were hesitant at first, considering that this option might welcome more errors, as we wouldn't be able to communicate with the patternmaker in person. But no matter what, the bottom line is this: we will do whatever it takes to make this collection happen, even if we have to travel to work with our patternmaker or learn to create the patterns ourselves!Here we are...lemons squeezed, pitcher prepped.....and ready for what's next. Raise your glasses, then take a sip….it’s gonna be oh so delicious!!
Smooches,
Shay & Ingi
