About My Shop and My Inspiration to Start My Business
At Remake the Old (RMTO), I give old and used items new life through upcycling and hand embroidery. By embroidering a variety of designs onto gently used, preloved clothing, I create sustainable, unique items for you that are truly one-of-a-kind! I hope these items bring joy to you and your family and friends!
As a child, my grandmother taught my sister and me to cross-stitch. I used to love creating and stitching little patterns. As I got older, I dropped off stitching and took up other hobbies. Fast forward to 2022, I became interested in learning embroidery. My sister-in-law would embroider beautiful, botanical patterns on her jeans, and I wanted to learn to do the same. My grandmother, a life-time stitcher, was so excited that for my birthday she bought me everything I needed to get started with embroidery! The following winter, I started embroidering gifts for family and friends onto used clothing. Why used clothing? I have always loved conserving and the idea of creating something new out of something old. My husband, ever the entrepreneur, encouraged me that I could turn this into a business. In the spring of 2023, Remake the Old began!
