Founding CFS wasn’t exactly in the plans. It, like many things in life, is the result of a kismet series of events that evolved from moving to Kingston NY, wanting to teach my sewing patterns, stumbling across an ideal rental space, building out a sound team to work with and leaning in to sourcing fabrics with natural fibers that will elevate both garments and your sewing practice. This all coming together has been a labor of love; sometimes exhilarating, sometimes exhausting. We have been embraced by nearby locals, from experienced makers searching for high quality fabrics, to people who have dreamed of learning to sew a custom garment for themselves their whole lives. We are so pleased to now open our little world up and offer our fabric curation to you all too; our wider community that extends beyond just the walls of our small shop.

Thank you for being with us, we can’t wait to see what you make…


CHELSEA AND THE TEAM AT CFS