Young Salt Lakers are elevating this old-world skill to an art form
A new generation is ditching ‘fast fashion’ and sewing their own clothes — as a way to lessen fashion’s environmental impact, find a creative outlet, and make clothes in inclusive sizes.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utahn Leila Knoll, a veterinarian for Navajo Nation and a sewing influencer, poses for a portrait as she spends time in her home sewing studio in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Knoll has gained a huge following by making her own clothes — she's also a climber and makes her own climbing gear.