Orange Cat Co.

Orange Cat Co. In 2016, I apprenticed as a tailor to supplement my career and interest in historical fashion. The name is an ode to my sewing companion, my orange cat.

What began as a side gig eventually became my main focus and I organized Orange Cat LLC in 2025.

Even a little bit of ironing makes a huge difference!
09/04/2026

Even a little bit of ironing makes a huge difference!

08/27/2026

We’ve officially been in business for one year!
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Next week we will be posting a giveaway in celebration of our first anniversary —so stay tuned!!

This one is a labor of love…restoring a 90 year old quilt top.
08/19/2026

This one is a labor of love…restoring a 90 year old quilt top.

Every now and then I get to do something a little different—a set of victorian underpinnings in the making!
08/06/2026

Every now and then I get to do something a little different—a set of victorian underpinnings in the making!

Recent repair job I completed 🧵🧡🪡
07/31/2026

Recent repair job I completed 🧵🧡🪡

A little personal history in honor of America’s 250th anniversary—My first ancestors to step foot in America were Anne a...
07/05/2026

A little personal history in honor of America’s 250th anniversary—

My first ancestors to step foot in America were Anne and William Hutchinson, arriving in Boston in 1634 aboard a ship called the Griffin. If you know your history, you may know that Anne is famous in her own right—but what interested me about William is that he was a merchant in the textile trade.

I always wondered where I got my love of sewing—it appears that after nearly 400 years, the love of fabric and clothing is still innate in our bloodline.

Happy 4th of July! Stay safe as you celebrate this historic holiday!

Here’s a look into a nearly finished mitered sleeve—just before reattaching the lining, turning it right side out, and r...
07/01/2026

Here’s a look into a nearly finished mitered sleeve—just before reattaching the lining, turning it right side out, and replacing the buttons. Sleeves can be tricky but they’re one of my favorite alterations to do.

For those I have not met, I thought I’d take a moment to introduce myself—my name is Ruby and I am the one behind the se...
06/29/2026

For those I have not met, I thought I’d take a moment to introduce myself—my name is Ruby and I am the one behind the sewing machine.

It’s kind of a long story, but it was my love of history that eventually led me to start my own sewing business: Orange Cat LLC. I’ve loved history for as long as I can remember. When I was about eight years old, I started making my own clothes and costumes, and by the time I was 15, I had drafted and completed my first victorian gown. I’ve used this creativity over the years to outfit my hobby as a Victorian reenactor.

As I was completing my degree in history, I took on an apprenticeship with a tailor—I thought it might make me a better dressmaker. Instead, I found myself in the world of men’s formal wear. I loved it. I loved the fine details and the intricate art of tailoring—I loved being able to help men and women achieve that finished look for some of the most important days of their lives—interviews, weddings, funerals, etc.

These days, the bulk of what I do is alterations and restorations. Though I do plan to expand Orange Cat into a retail business as well—as I have a lot of my own designs I’d like to share with the world. The work I do with Orange Cat allows me to blend my passion for sewing and history in such a way that is tactile and fulfilling. It has also allowed me to work from home so that I can be there for my family in the most important ways. When you support my small business, you’re helping me stay home with my daughter to give her the best possible start in life.

And if you’re curious about the orange cat, I’ll be introducing him next. Stay tuned for our adventures to come!

More tailoring—taking up the crotch on these dress slacks
06/26/2026

More tailoring—taking up the crotch on these dress slacks

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Fargo, ND
58102-58109, 58121-58122, 58124-58126

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