Who Makes
Your Clothes
Your Clothes
Hello there, I'm Bronwyn. I've loved sewing clothing for almost as long as I can remember. When I began The Handmade Closet, I had been designing, pattern making, and stitching linen clothing that I enjoyed wearing. My focus was on versatility, keeping it simple, sustainable and designing for purpose.
I wanted my clothing to work for me, not against me!
I needed it to be practical; to always feel comfortable; to adjust with my body as needed; in styles that effortlessly worked well together.
Over time the original capsule collection I began with, grew into a full range of clothing items that you'll find here today. Clothing to suit all the seasons, and occasions, designed and made mindfully, for purpose.
Clothing that I love to wear!
In 2019, I opened the doors to a pop-up shop to share my work with whomever walked through the door, just for one day. The conversations that day inspired what The Handmade Closet offers now. Clothing that works for the individuals who choose to wear it. That one day turned into an adventure that continues to this day.
The shop front is a space where a like minded community of people gather. People who appreciate the shift to slowly made clothing, and a less is more approach to dressing. People who support the idea of clothing with purpose not trends, where there is a genuine and transparent approach to all that is required for its ethical production.
I continue to relish my days creating individual clothing pieces for people near and far. People who appreciate the practicality of the designs, the quality of the fabric and the making and who value the idea that clothing made just right for their needs means they can get on with their daily lives feeling fabulous.
Quality materials and workmanship is always front of mind. A personally curated selection of all purpose and limited edition 100% linen fabrics are on offer for you to choose from. We celebrate a less is more approach to clothing where each garment is crafted by hand using traditional techniques to serve you for a long time.
Sustainability is considered every step of the way. All garments are timelessly designed to serve you without following seasonal trends. Fabrics are sourced where they are manufactured with care for the process, the environment and the people involved. All clothing is stitched on rescued and resuscitated vintage machines. Waste is considered and environmentally conscious choices are valued.
Personalising your clothing, individually for you, with mindful care and attention given to what you will love about wearing them. Fit and function is the focus. Knowing how you will wear your Handmade Closet clothing means it can be made so it will do what you need it too. There is a wait that will be worth it.
All designs can be adjusted to celebrate what your clothing needs to be for you to feel fabulous. We work with your measurements. Styles are relaxed and flexible because we know bodies change. Conversations help us to understand what we can do together.