Lexi Herbers launched Lexi Lou's Crafting Co in 2022 as a creative outlet alongside her 9-to-5 job, growing it into a Cincinnati-area home shop known for durable, personal embroidery. She creates custom work for individuals and businesses, including keepsake crewnecks made from customers’ baby clothing.
Creations by Lena, LLCBuffalo-born Creations by Lena, LLC turns images, drawings and handwriting into custom embroidered and screen-printed apparel and accessories. Owner Jess traces the work to sewing lessons at Buffalo’s CAO center and created the business to carry forward the creative legacy of her late mother, Evelina. The company also puts that legacy into action through its Love Mom collection, directing a portion of proceeds to local soup kitchens and shelters.TONAWANDA, NY
Gert & Bert CreationsGert & Bert Creations grew from Rebecca’s first quilted purse into a Geneseo, New York, studio making custom garments and accessories while handling embroidery and clothing repairs. Established in 2005, the business works with everyone from individuals to schools and civic groups, including customers across the United States. Its custom work once included a dress and jacket made to match a purse for a private audience with the Queen of England.GENESEO, NY
KabricsOwner Kathy built Kabrics from a single Viking Plus sewing and embroidery machine into a Corning operation with 54 embroidery heads and 18 employees. Today, the company creates personalized apparel and merchandise for customers ranging from event organizers to businesses, with a minimum order of just one item for many projects.CORNING, NY
S&S Custom DesignsWoman-owned S&S Custom Designs began in 1997 with Sheryll, a few thousand dollars, and dependable used equipment. The Johnstown, Pennsylvania shop became particularly known for Greek-letter apparel after local sorority members turned to Sheryll’s sewing experience, while its repeat customers now include organizations and businesses throughout the region. S&S provides one-on-one help with custom screen printing and embroidery projects.JOHNSTOWN, PA