hodgepodgefarm
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Announcement
welcome to my shop! most of my pieces are custom made for YOU. together we'll choose the fabric and you can send me any sizing adjustments you'd like to make. i usually have some linen smocks already made and in stock if you need a quick fix, but nearly everything else is made according to your specifications and will take at least a few weeks. Slow Fashion takes a bit of time...
wouldn't you love a cozy plaid flannel or cool linen smock dress, fleece cowl tunic or pair of bright patterned leggings for the chilly months ahead? message me to discuss options and see my available fabrics. there's never been a better time to support small and local independent businesses.
use code TWOISBETTERTHANONE to get 10% off when you order 2 dresses at the same time!
i'm now offering crochet PDF patterns as well as finished goods. hook up your own *hodge podge* original design!
*hodge podge* is an ever-evolving collection of one-off home-grown pieces, including women's clothing and accessories. all pieces are hand made by me, and no two are ever alike. i believe in making from scratch, mending, repurposing, and leaving the tiniest footprint possible... wouldn't you like to wear something hand made with love??? i welcome custom orders too; just send me a convo.
i'm a big proponent of making your clothes yourself, (check out my book on how to draft your own sewing patterns, and see if i'm teaching near you some time soon! http://calpatch.com/classes/) but if you are not inclined, i'm here to make them for you. if you dream of a handmade wardrobe but aren't up to making it yourself, i offer *made to order* listings so you can order exactly the piece you want.
i can teach you how to make clothes! you can purchase a signed copy of my book, Design-It-Yourself Clothes, here in my shop. you may also enjoy my online workshops in pattern drafting, sewing and crochet: http://calpatch.com/online-video-classes-with-cal/
questions? just send me a convo and i'm happy to help!
LEGGINGS FOR THE PEOPLE! have you seen my How-Tuesday articles on making your own leggings?
http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2012/how-tuesday-design-sew-your-own-leggings/
of course, you could always just buy some right here, or arrange for me to make you a custom pair.
i also did a Square Dress tute for the Etsy blog:
https://blog.etsy.com/en/2014/how-tuesday-square-dress/
learn more at my website, and sign up for my monthly newsletter to learn about where i'm teaching and what i'm up to at http://calpatch.com
and find out the story behind my handmade clothes on my About page right here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/hodgepodgefarm/about?ref=shopinfo_about_leftnav
Announcement
welcome to my shop! most of my pieces are custom made for YOU. together we'll choose the fabric and you can send me any sizing adjustments you'd like to make. i usually have some linen smocks already made and in stock if you need a quick fix, but nearly everything else is made according to your specifications and will take at least a few weeks. Slow Fashion takes a bit of time...
wouldn't you love a cozy plaid flannel or cool linen smock dress, fleece cowl tunic or pair of bright patterned leggings for the chilly months ahead? message me to discuss options and see my available fabrics. there's never been a better time to support small and local independent businesses.
use code TWOISBETTERTHANONE to get 10% off when you order 2 dresses at the same time!
i'm now offering crochet PDF patterns as well as finished goods. hook up your own *hodge podge* original design!
*hodge podge* is an ever-evolving collection of one-off home-grown pieces, including women's clothing and accessories. all pieces are hand made by me, and no two are ever alike. i believe in making from scratch, mending, repurposing, and leaving the tiniest footprint possible... wouldn't you like to wear something hand made with love??? i welcome custom orders too; just send me a convo.
i'm a big proponent of making your clothes yourself, (check out my book on how to draft your own sewing patterns, and see if i'm teaching near you some time soon! http://calpatch.com/classes/) but if you are not inclined, i'm here to make them for you. if you dream of a handmade wardrobe but aren't up to making it yourself, i offer *made to order* listings so you can order exactly the piece you want.
i can teach you how to make clothes! you can purchase a signed copy of my book, Design-It-Yourself Clothes, here in my shop. you may also enjoy my online workshops in pattern drafting, sewing and crochet: http://calpatch.com/online-video-classes-with-cal/
questions? just send me a convo and i'm happy to help!
LEGGINGS FOR THE PEOPLE! have you seen my How-Tuesday articles on making your own leggings?
http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2012/how-tuesday-design-sew-your-own-leggings/
of course, you could always just buy some right here, or arrange for me to make you a custom pair.
i also did a Square Dress tute for the Etsy blog:
https://blog.etsy.com/en/2014/how-tuesday-square-dress/
learn more at my website, and sign up for my monthly newsletter to learn about where i'm teaching and what i'm up to at http://calpatch.com
and find out the story behind my handmade clothes on my About page right here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/hodgepodgefarm/about?ref=shopinfo_about_leftnav
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Sara on Apr 19, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe book is great though a bit beyond my (beginner-est) skill level. I look forward to growing into it.
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Stacie on Apr 24, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLovely and such a brilliant “simple” design, the fit is spot on!
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Stacie on Apr 24, 2021
5 out of 5 starsOutstanding self-pattern making instructions, just what I wanted!
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Rochelle on Mar 30, 2021
5 out of 5 starsJust what I was looking for! I'd already started Cal Patch's drafting class on creative bug, but was itching to see more and am not disappointed.
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musicbandy on Mar 24, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLove, love this dress. It's SO comfortable, and wearable. It's just perfect. The only problem is that I'm spoiled for other clothes now. I really only ever want to wear this! Thank you, Cal!!!
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Lori on Feb 27, 2021
5 out of 5 starsOh, Cal, it's perfect! It's flattering and feminine and I'm wearing it right now! Thanks so much.
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yoikehki on Oct 17, 2020
5 out of 5 starsAmazing. Just like the picture! And well worth the wait for a handmade object!!
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Sara on Aug 10, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI have been wearing this hat nonstop and I LOVE it... thank you!
About hodgepodgefarm
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the most classic, seasonless, essential piece: a short-sleeved undyed linen smock dress -
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here's an assortment of *hodge podge* smock dresses in action! as you can see, they fit a variety of body types. -
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handwork details, such as a crocheted yoke on a dotted swiss smock dress, are my signature. -
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i make solid, printed and doily-stenciled leggings. so comfy, you'll never want to take them off! -
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this is one of my crochet-yoked smock dresses, paired with my hand printed leggings.
practical, modern handmade clothes for real people
i've been making my line of one-off pieces since 1998 when i opened my shop, Patch 155, on the Lower East Side of NYC. i figured i could commit to the label *hodge podge* because it would allow me to do almost anything, and i do like to dabble! i sew, crochet, draft patterns, embroider, spin yarn, knit, dye and print, and like to utilize as many of these processes as possible in one garment! i prefer to do things the old-fashioned way to create work that could never be mass-produced.
in my twenties i worked as a designer in the fashion industry, but was disenchanted with the reality of how garments are made so cheaply in factories overseas. i saw that the higher i progressed in that world, the less i would actually be making or designing. with that realization, i left and opened my own shop. it was there that i began teaching, first crochet and then sewing. after 4 years of shopkeeping i closed the store and opened one of the first indie craft schools in NYC. from there i began teaching at yarn & fabric shops and design studios around the city, and eventually wrote my first book, Design-It-Yourself Clothes.
after 18 years of big city living, i finally escaped to the mini-farm of my dreams in the gorgeous Catskill mountains of New York. my studio has windows on three sides so i can see my chickens running around as i work, in addition to deer, hummingbirds and other wildlife. i love making custom pieces for people that they will wear in their daily life. i hope i can make something for you!
Shop members
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cal patch
Owner, Maker, Designer
i have always been a Maker. as a kid i painted rocks and made woven ribbon barrettes, and sold (er, more like tried to sell) them door-to-door in my hand-painted wagon. now i make one-off artisanal handmade clothes that i hope will become heirlooms.
Production partners
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Good Clothing Co.
Mashpee, MA
I am thrilled to have found a production partner in Good Clothing Co., a sewing facility who believes in ethical working conditions and sustainable production in the US. With their help, I'm able to make more clothes + focus on tasks only I can do!
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Shipping
i also ship internationally by USPS Priority International, which takes 6-10 BUSINESS days. please convo me with your country and i will send you a shipping quote. please note that i am not responsible for duties or customs charges within your country.
i have made-to-order as well as ready-to-ship pieces in my shop. items that are indicated as "ready-to-ship" will be sent within 3 days of purchase, but usually the very next day. "made-to-order" items take 3-4 weeks to make and ship.
i CANNOT take responsibility for items lost in shipping, unless you want to add insurance to the package. this must be arranged in advance of purchase!!!
Additional policies and FAQs
1. choose the listing that best fits what you desire. the details (i.e. sleeve length, yoke style, etc) will be specified in the description. there is flexibility within each listing, but they are priced according to the details as posted. if you have questions before ordering, please ask!
2. choose your fabric from the *hodge podge fabric stockroom* over on flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hodgepodgefarm/collections/72157630873863766/
i am still happy to create other custom pieces as long as they are within the realm of what i do. feel free to convo me with questions and i can create a special listing just for you!