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~** A BlaCkBiRd in the TrEeHouSe**~

~Handmade, natural-fiber, fair trade fabric, clothing, accessories & handcrafted homewares helping make living a green life a little simpler~

I make ready-to-wear and custom-designed clothing with living hands; top-stitched and serged to last you many, many moons to come!
Now that summer is around the corner, the birds are singing, the flowers blooming, & the first tender shoots are pushing their way up through mama earth's soil, why not treat yourself to a unique & beautiful piece of clothing? Perfect for the next Dead show, hookahville, jerryfest, grateful fest, rainbow gathering, rothbury festival, or even just for dancing across the grass barefoot in?

Self-taught fiber artist; all my pieces are handmade from natural fibers- hemp, bamboo, organic cotton, linen, etc~ & are either fair-trade purchased fabric or re-purposed. Made with love and care by my own hands, each item is top-stitched and serged to last you many, many moons to come. I specialize in applique; all my designs are neat and well-stitched- you truly are getting a quality garment when you buy from me.

I make ready-to wear and custom clothing:

*apron tops, regular tops, spinner skirts, sun dresses;
*A full line of kid's clothing, including "little mama" sun dresses, apron tops and spinner sets; and hand tye-dyed onsies, baby t's and union jacks (all made with safe, non toxic vegetable dyes, none of which are ever tested on animals!)
* A full line of accessories that include: purses, bags of varying sizes and purposes; messenger bags; re-usable shopping bags, bandana'sm dread wraps and dread bands (both of which are not just intended for those with dreadlocks! They look equally beautiful on all types of hair, and are perfect for keeping it out of your eyes and off your face while you're busy weeding and digging in the garden!)... As well as my one of a kynd "pocket" purses, wrist favours, garters and petticoats.

If you don't see something that's just meant for you, then drop me a line and lets talk- I'll work with you to create a perfect piece that you will cherish for years to come!
All items are made to fit! If you purchase a ready-to-wear garment, it can be altered and hemmed to fit you free of charge.
I have a large gallery of past creations you can browse through to mix and match elements from in order to create an entirely new dynamic, or just something similar that speaks to your soul!

From now until May 30th, I have a special sale in honour of summer: 10% off any one item when you use the word "Beltane" in your email!

Also: from now until July~ I'll be offering a ~**FREE**~ custom-made dread wrap to match any garment you buy!

Applique, as always, can be added to any ready-to-wear item or custom made piece; I have a large portfolio of previous applique designs, so please email me with what you have in mind, and i'll be happy to send you some different styles of it to look at- or, if you prefer, sketch me your very own design, and I'll applique your one of a kind artwork right onto your garment!

So once again, to see my current items, gallery of past creations, or discuss a custom, please email me at blackbird@luckymail.­com

~*Have a GrAteFuL Day & Remember to SHiNe!*~

~*****A Very Special Thank you to those of you who support handmade & fair trade product Artisans:
Buying fair trade is not just about coffee and tea~ anything now can be purchased fair trade certified. Buying fair trade certified products, or products made with fair trade items, means you are supporting fair wages and fair prices for artisans and creators. third world and local communities that support fair trade will ensure the creator gets a price comparable to local trade amounts. this often translates into less money for you, as it cuts out the middleman, who often marks up prices for their service. Buying fair trade will also ensure quality and craftsmanship, as it often the result of generation after generation handing down the trade. You can be certain your purchasing fair trade goods by looking for the Fair Trade certified logo on items; or asking the seller if they support fair trade by using only fair trade certified ingredients or products in their work.

Supporting handmade art- be it fiber art for clothing, home goods, art and sculpture or anything, is not only good for you, but also good for mama earth! Handmade artisans utilize greener practices to help create a more sustainable way of life; as well as assure quality and individuality go into each piece.

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