If you are overwhelmed with the sea of options available for your baby, I can relate. When I became a mother almost 9 years ago, I too was overwhelmed. As I sought to save money and reduce my impact on the environment, I started my journey.
I started making my own diapers in 2008. At first, I sewed with polyester fabrics, waterproof fabrics, plastics, and microfibers. As I learned more about these fibers, where and how they are manufactured, the environmental and social effects of their production, and their inability to break down in landfills, I decided I would no longer sew with them. I started sewing with wool and organic fabrics in 2009.
My mom taught me how to sew when I was a girl. She was a very talented seamstress and made everything from bridal gowns to wet suits to down jackets. While she would have loved to teach me all of her skills, I preferred to learn many skills on my own through trial and error. Since she passed away in 2009, I honor her through continuing her craft, paying close attention to craftswomanship and fine tools.
I am very passionate about working with the finest fabrics and offering a very professional finished product. I try to evaluate my products in a holistic way: I evaluate the source of our fibers, the places and people that manufacture them, the amount of resources needed to care for them, the effect they will have on babies while worn, and the effect they will have on the earth when they are done being used.
I have a BA in Physics from Temple University, with a minor in art. Rebourne allows me the flexibility to work from home and be around when my kids are home. I love being able to help other families in their cloth diapering journey!