I’ve been asked countless times how I work, when I work, which tools I pay for, etc. And even though my next blog post was going to be my tour of the cotton gin, this one has been highly requested, so here we are. (Cotton gin post coming ASAP!) But first, a few housekeeping notes on this post: Affiliations : The only affiliations I have with anything mentioned in this post is Sew Heidi’s FAST program and the Conscious Fashion Collective membership, (CFC). Sew Heidi did not

It’s July! Summer is in full swing and it is hot, hot, hot here in Utah. Watermelon, sidewalk chalk, pool time, and red / white & blue and what it’s all about. This month I’m excited to share my podcast episode with my freelance mentor Heidi Weinberg, or as many know as Sew Heidi. Heidi and I chat about working from home with kids and how exactly I came to freelancing in fashion. Hope you enjoy! And, if you're up for listening to another conversation between me and Heidi, cli

I would not have used the word, "brilliant," but thank you Canvas Rebel :) Click below for an interview between myself and online magazine Canvas Rebel. https://canvasrebel.com/meet-jacqueline-schumann/

Recently, I got the exciting opportunity to share my story with a local online magazine called Voyage Utah, about how exactly I got into this business. It was flattering to say the least :) Founded and based out of Los Angeles, CA, the online platform has state specific teams who shine spotlights on local artists, entrepreneurs, influencers, professionals, writers, creators, etc. While writing my experiences, the thought popped in my head: "I almost wasn't me." It's safe to s

When folks ask me what I do….(if I work outside the home or if I’m a SAHM (stay-at-home mom), I say: both. 😂 I work from home as a freelancer in fashion while running a household and caring for our two children. One is in school 📚 and the other in diapers. 🍼 THANK GOODNESS my husband supports us in every way 🙏🏻💙 So, for those who found this tiny sector on the internet and aren't in the industry, here is a brief overview of one service I offer :) Flats! What are flats? T

When the term "sustainable fashion" comes up, most people think of organic fabric, 🧵 the environment, 🌎or air pollution, 🌫 and not so much on the employee 🙋🏽 or financial aspects 💵 of the industry. Or they filter it as a buzzword similar to "organic," or "all-natural." Which is why I have mixed feelings about the term. 😶 It also demonstrates why the term "sustainable fashion" has lead me to educate myself on more environmental and materials topics rather than garment