Chrystine has been behind a sewing machine since she was 9. Growing up shopping thrift stores and flea markets, it was only natural that she would be led to a "higher purpose". She had already been realizing the power of the internet and that wonderful world of eBay, and began selling all those desginer clothes she scored at the thrift stores. But, in spring of 2006, everything changed. Chrystine heard about an event called swap-o-rama-rama where you would bring your old clothes and "swap" them for new ones. She almost hit the floor. FREE clothes??? Heaven just knocked on her door. She quickly found out how to volunteer and had no idea what would happen next. All the designers were cutting up these perfectly good (and not so good) clothes and turning them into something completly different!
This is the creative spark she knew she had been missing. But more importantly the "higher purpose" that she felt led to was saving all those unwanted items from the landfills. So her business was born. Slowly she began creating items in her spare time, and she continues to volunteer at swap-o-rama each year. Even though she loves selling her pieces, the goal is also to raise awareness about consumption and consumerism through her brand of products. Materials used in the creation of Sewbitchy designs are at least 80% recycled. Chrystine makes every effort to use recycled materials, everything from the fabric to the thread. Now it's not just a business, it's a passion. You can find out more by visiting www.sewbitchy.com or her blog at www.salvagedstitch.blogspot.com.
Chrystine will be selling her many creative wares at Holidaze Craft Craze, and she looks forward to seeing you there!
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