Armida
Armida (she/they) grew up in San Diego, California, where she noticed as a child that it was hard to find clothes that fit their body or expressed who she was. Because stores didn’t offer many options in her size, she worried that as her own kids grew older, they wouldn’t be able to find clothes they liked in their sizes. So, they started sewing clothes for her children— and then for themself. Sewing became a way for her to create clothes that felt right and showed her personality.
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She feels that clothing isn’t just about style, it’s about identity and culture. They make bright, colourful clothes that reflect her Mexican heritage and even sews traditional dance skirts for their kids. These skirts connect her family to their roots.
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Armida showing off her pocket full of polka dots in 2025. Select the image to learn more.
Sewing also helps them express confidence. When she makes clothes, she controls how they fit and look, which is important because finding clothes that fit well can be hard for people who don’t fit standard sizes. They customize patterns to suit their body and add fun details that make her outfits unique.
Armida uses sewing and thrift stores to avoid fast fashion and focus on quality, sustainable clothing. They dream of having more space to sew and to teach her kids, passing on this way to express who they are.
For them, clothing is much more than fabric— it’s a way to celebrate culture, family, and self-expression. Through sewing, she is crafting her own identity, stitch by stitch, and encourages others to do the same.