About Liv
By Liv Handmade was born out of necessity in Liv's Greenpoint apartment during the Fall of 2020.
As an Early Childhood Arts Educator, Liv struggled to find clothing that was classroom appropriate while also reflecting her personal style. Liv's garment making journey began with a $2 flat sheet and a basic home sewing machine. After gaining recognition for her one of a kind creations through Instagram, Liv decided to put her teaching on pause to pursue a career in sustainable fashion design.
Since then By Liv has grown to be so much more than a sustainable clothing line.
Founded in 2021, By Liv Williamsburg is a shop-able studio storefront in Williamsburg Brooklyn and a community hub for the independent sustainable designers of New York City to congregate and pool resources.
Founded in 2022, Reworked Runway is a multidisciplinary dance based runway show showcasing the work of a handful of sustainable indie designers, followed by a “Shop the Show” pop up at By Liv Williamsburg.
Liv continues to dedicate her life to uplifting and supporting the budding world of sustainable indie fashion design and a promise for the future of fashion to be filled with community, collaboration and creativity.
Each material used in our One of a Kind By Liv garments are recycled down to the thread. Materials consist of antique kitchen linens, curtains, blankets, bedsheets and other fabrics that may be deemed unusable with age. Liv's mission is to take these sage textiles and give then a new lease on life by transforming them into beautiful one of a kind garments that can be worn for any occasion.