Closely Crafted

A journal of growth, handwork, and what happens when opportunity meets craft.

This month, we’re proud to highlight Cyerra Latham’s training journey with Project Threadways and Alabama Chanin, a three-month experience supported by Closely Crafted that became something even more meaningful: a pathway into employment, skill-building, and creative belonging. Through her journal, Cyerra captured the quiet beauty of learning by hand and the power of being immersed in a place where craft is still deeply valued.

Read the full story and explore her journal now on our website at the link in bio

The problem isn’t the material. It’s the system.

When garments are designed with care, repaired, reused, and eventually recycled, they can live many lives beyond the first wearer. Supporting thoughtful design, skilled makers, and responsible production helps keep textiles in circulation instead of in landfills.

The future of fashion isn’t about making more. It’s about making and doing better. ♻️

Source: Cincinnati Goodwill

Only 1% of shoes sold in the USA are crafted in the USA. We are beaming after hosting an evening of craftsmanship in motion last week for the x event. Talented shoemakers worked live, stories were shared, and the energy of New York’s maker community filled the room.

We’re endlessly inspired by the Vogel team for showing what it means to honor the past while shaping the future. Here’s to the makers redefining American craft, one sole at a time.

Photos by Himani Narayan