🙌 I approached 2025 with a big inhale, a little smack of my own butt, and high hopes of leaving small-business "survival-mode" in my dust. I needed less fight-or-flight. More peace and clarity. And I had a hunch of how I might find it. If you’re new here: 👋 hi, I’m Leah , and I run Charlie Darwin Textiles —aka this little linen ecosystem that includes sewing patterns, plant-dyed fabrics, and made-to-measure clothing! 🪡🧵👗 Every year, I write one of these recaps because (1

Mission: improve the vibes of the sewing studio! Here are 7 journal prompts to help you bring fresh energy and intentional upgrades to your space.

This year, I learned a LOT about leveling up my biz (through dumpster-fire failures AND through massive wins!)

Ok, I hope this paints a picture for you: 2023 felt like I was put into a jar with a bunch of marbles and glitter and honey and teeth and...

Today, I'm tackling a question I got from an Instagram friend. She asked, "What's the most rewarding part of what you do?" It's a great...

Hey friends! Today I want to chat a little bit about different sewing room hacks. So I'm going to give you a tour of my space and show...

Let's chat about my shifting mindset for the season, and what new projects I'm bringing to life for my handmade clothing business! ✨...

Creating an Earthy Aesthetic - A Sensory Fashion Experience Hi friends! Welcome to the vibrant and earthy underworld of Charlie Darwin...

Crafting Clothing with Heart: Behind the Scenes of Charlie Darwin's Sustainable Fashion Designs Hi friends! Welcome behind the scenes of...

EXCITING CHARLIE DARWIN UPDATES! As the summer wanes and cooler temps approach-- Charlie Darwin is digging up new designs for long...

Wearing the TLK tank top and HARVESTER shorts by Charlie Darwin Why I'm off of dry-fit and I've switched to hiking in linen: Over the...

Every few months I experiment with new natural, plant-based dye colors for my handmade clothing business. Looking for a dye color that...

Here's why my 2022 word of the year was "EXPLORATION": I tried a lot of new stuff-- some of it worked! and well... some of it flopped!...

The Environmental Impact of Fast Fashion and Synthetic Fiber Clothing Did you know that microplastic fibers from polyester and nylon...

In August I moved my home/ Charlie Darwin sewing studio to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Now that I'm all settled in, I'm so excited to start...

What makes CHARLIE DARWIN different? A million things! But have you noticed that almost ALL Charlie Darwin garments are made with the...

New designs are coming soon! One of which is the JUNEBUG linen jumpsuit, with short sleeves, boat neck, button closure at the back of the...

New designs are coming soon! One of which is the LADYBIRD linen midi dress, with short sleeves, collar neckline, button front, waist ties...

For the past year or so, the images for Charlie Darwin Textiles have been photographed outdoors in the natural daylight in our local...

Many artists dream of magnificent, shiny, Pinterest-worthy art studios, but we all start... somewhere else. Today I'll tell you a little...