Meet Sage Sews
Hi friends, I’m Sage, the founder of Sage Sews! I’m a 23-year-old Oregonian with a love of making art and saving the planet. I’m inspired by the PNW’s captivating wildlife, diverse terrains, and its essential marine ecosystems.
I learned how to sew when I was 10 years old and have been upcycling clothes ever since. I love taking garments that may have ended up in landfills and transforming them into one-of-a-kind art pieces.
I started posting my creations on social media in 2025, and they were seen and loved by millions! Now, I post videos showcasing my artistic process on almost all platforms. Click here to check them out!
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a question that isn’t answered here, navigate to the Contact tab and ask away!
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Right now, I am not doing commissions or custom orders. All of my materials are second-hand, so every piece I make is based on what I have that day. Stay tuned on IG and TikTok for drop updates to get your own Sage Sews wearable artwork!
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Yes! I ship worldwide. Choose which area of the world at checkout to see rates. I love sharing my artwork around the world!
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Visit My Sewing Essentials for products I recommend! I use 100% pre-owned thread and fabric, so that my art is sustainable and zero-waste. You can use old t-shirts, jeans, curtains, placemats, or any fabric scraps to make textile art.
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I do not currently sell patterns, since I sketch all my designs on tissue paper based on reference photos. I would love to sell patterns in the future, but it is in the works!
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I source most of my materials from thrift stores, estate sales, and local grandmas. I upcycle clothes with stains, holes, or company logos that are more likely to end up in landfills. I use old jeans, sheets, curtains, placemats, t-shirts, and pre-loved fabric to create my art. Fabric scraps are used to create my mosaic patchwork designs, and any scraps that are too small for projects and thread clippings go towards stuffing cat toys that I make for my kitties! Of course, it would be easier to buy wholesale and get all my materials delivered to my doorstep, but I care way more about the environment and our planet’s future than I do about cost or convenience.
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Turn your garment inside out for the care process. Wash with cold water on a gentle cycle. Avoid washing with snagging materials (zippers, velcro, etc.). Hang dry or dry with low heat. If needed, iron on reverse side using a protective cloth layer in between iron and garment. Do not iron fleece. Follow garment’s original tag’s instructions.
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Please fill out a contact form for collaboration or partnership requests! Or email sagevp22@gmail.com.