Ester's mother’s shirt N° : SM-090
Ester had recently lost her mother and entrusted me with one of her shirts to honor her memory.
Artisanat d'Art Made in France
Ester loves telling stories. She reached out because my title — “Textile Storyteller” — resonated with her.
We talked about my bespoke sentimental materials service, and about her own work as a writing coach.
She had lost her mother a few months earlier, and I was feeling stuck myself.
Then it clicked: we were going to help each other tell the stories that mattered to us.
She honored me by entrusting me with one of her mother’s shirts, along with a backpack she no longer used.
Together, we thought about what kind of bag would suit her best — its size, its function, its spirit...
In the end, we settled on a “sling” bag, worn across the body, large enough to hold her writing notebook.
I made it by reusing as many existing elements from the original backpack as possible — straps, hardware, and all.
I suggested a few thread colors, and once every detail was decided, I traced, cut, interfaced… and assembled it all.
The result is both deeply symbolic and wonderfully practical.
The same goes for the newsletter born from this collaboration.
A truly meaningful experience for both of us.
It’s absolutely gorgeous! I’m so happy with it — it exceeds all my expectations.
I wore it earlier and felt as if my mom’s presence was with me, like a gentle nudge toward greater awareness.
A huge thank you for the care and energy you put into it. It truly feels made with heart.
I’m so glad I met you.
You're a radiant woman who knows how to sew and unsew emotions and turn them into beauty. I can only recommend you wholeheartedly.
