Becoming a seamstress wasn't a career path I had planned on. I fell into it while working for a theatre company, where a very patient Head of Wardrobe taught me the basic skills of construction. With every costume I worked on, I learned a little more, refined my skills, and of course made many mistakes along the way. And with each mistake, I became more and more comfortable with challenges behind the machine. It wasn't before long I was given an entire garment to make from cutting to finishing. Looking back on it now, it was a complete disaster. Even still, I couldn't help but be so proud at what I had accomplished. With that, my passion for sewing was born. After 10 years of working on my craft, I still feel that sense of accomplishment when I step back and look at what I have done.
Now, taking all that I have learned from others and a few skills of my own, I started Threads by Chantel. I do alterations, make custom clothing and sell my own creations out of my home. For the last year, my kitchen table has been my place of business.
From my makeshift shop, I have produced ladies wear, men’s wear, children’s wear, day wear, evening wear, bridal wear, home fashions and everything in between, and I have enjoyed every project I have worked on, as well as the great connections with my clients.
I look forward to sharing my love of sewing, fashion, creativity and the evolution of Threads by Chantel.
