nykamping

*psst* nykamping is also

me, elijah nykamp
a very squinty-eyed, long-haired one man show
living & sewing in northern michigan
focusing on neutrals & natural fibers
learning (trying) to love loud patterns & florals

using a pre-loved sewing machine & iron
sourcing >75% secondhand thread, poly fill, batting & interfacing
filling poofs with textile waste (thread & scraps)
foraging local natural materials for dye
utilizing every inch of every piece of fabric

owning a size-diverse wardrobe for optimal layering
committing to quality stitching but also grace
providing transparency & love towards imperfections
encouraging a culture of wearable art as fashion

listening to an album on repeat until it’s hated
accepting moments of boredom & creative exhaustion
including easter eggs for future collections
pricing with the hope that nothing sells