The Fashion Narrow

11/14/2023

Today is the day!! 2 years in the making with Island West Fashion Works and the apparel sewing training has started! It’s a full house.

Thank you to Rob at Vertical Madness for hosting the training and Northwest Skills for coming over from Vancouver to put on the training.

11/13/2023

Apparel industry sewing training in Campbell River starting Tuesday!

09/30/2023

08/05/2023

I am so thrilled to share with all of you big news!!! 🎉✨🤩🙌💛

Funding for our sewing training program has been approved!!!! 🤩✨

Start date October 30th for 8 weeks, in Campbell River.
We are hosting apparel based industrial sewing training for 15 lucky participants! Fully funded 🙌

I have been working on bringing this to the island for 5 years, this dream has finally come to fruition!

There are so many supporters I would like to thank, from the bottom of my heart -THANK YOU!
Especially those who wrote letters of support, they were so impressive 🤩 and really put this campaign over the top 💖

More details to come next week! 👀

06/23/2023

These letters you guys!! 🤩🙌💛
Thank you all who sent me a letter of support, 12 letters!! All written with genuine enthusiasm and all unique.
I’m totally impressed by the overwhelming support I have been receiving through developing this initiative, it’s obviously important to all of us and that’s exactly why I’m doing this -we all love working in this business!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️ ~Emily

06/21/2023

Off to Vancouver, brought the family, making this business trip into a little pleasure too 🥰

06/10/2023

Hello everyone!

For the last few years I have been working at bringing apparel industrial sewing training to Vancouver Island. I have been researching, networking and connecting with fashion professionals and business executives to make this become a reality.

Well it has finally manifested to everything and more I could have ever imagined! We are bringing training to Vancouver Island, starting in Campbell River this fall!

We have the space, the machinery, the timeline, the instructors and the right support from many -now it’s time to apply for funding!

To give this application it’s best chance and to give them an insight to our communities need for more trained sewers, we are seeking letters of support from local industry players with intent to contribute to the growth initiative by potentially hiring participants from the program.

If you are a clothing brand local to Vancouver Island, and are interested in writing a short letter of support and be a part of this great opportunity to ignite this growth initiative please do get in touch for more details.

DM me or email [email protected]

Thank you for your support!
Emily
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06/09/2023

Hi it’s Emily here. I realize I don’t get on here much but I’d really like to change that and reach out more. So here goes

I’m passionate about the apparel industry, I have been working in the industry for over 20 years in design and development. I couldn’t imagine doing anything more fun for work!

Because of my love for the industry I am also passionate about bringing initiatives that contribute to growing the apparel sector in manufacturing on Vancouver Island.

With that said, I’ve got some big news on the horizon playing right into that and I can’t wait to share it with you! Keep your eye’s peeled here coming soon!
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09/15/2022

Ay Lelum-The Good House of Design is a 2nd generation Coast Salish family business creating wearable works of art. Their family home studio is located on the Snuneymuxw First Nation in Nanaimo, BC. It is run by Sisters, Sophia Seward-Good & Aunalee Boyd-Good, featuring artwork by their Father William Good & Brother Joel Good, with garment design mentorship by their Mother Sandra Moorhouse-Good.

Ay Lelum creates wearable art garments that embrace diversity, & are committed to sharing Traditional Coast Salish culture for all people to wear & enjoy. Their clothing is designed with family artwork that is non-ceremonial. They are committed to reducing their environmental footprint by creating Coast Salish Couture pieces in their family home studio, working with local BC manufacturers, & using eco-friendly & natural fibers whenever possible.

Visit Adorned to see Ay Lelum's Copper Eye of Life Dress (with artwork by , 2021) ➡️ on view in the Founders Gallery until Nov 20, 2022. AND stop by the Gallery Shop to pick up a piece by Ay Lelum for yourself 😉
https://aggv.ca/exhibits/current/adorned/


📷 Marina DiMaio

08/26/2022

Looking forward to this!!

Wearable Art Show - Extravagant, Dazzling and Fun! - https://mailchi.mp/tidemarktheatre/wearable-art-show-extravagant-dazzling-and-fun-1143063