With more attention on the social and environmental costs of “fast fashion” culture — the demand for cheap, readily available clothing with frequent seasonal turnover — there’s a shift toward DIY fashion.
Read MoreEverything at Sew Loka unfolds in a space that’s barely 500 square feet. Although she loves her little workshop, she says it not the building that’s magical; it’s the alley.
Read MoreAt 25, I decided to leave my job as a receptionist and move down to San Diego in order to pursue my dream of operating a sewing studio. It was scary and my family thought I was a little crazy, but in the end, it was the best decision of my life.
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