Buy Local: Handmade Gifts Made by Seattle’s Craftiest Moms

These local moms have turned their talents into cottage industries. Click through to uncover some of most creative products made by hand in Seattle for kids and moms.

By Allison Sutcliffe November 28, 2013

Pinterest revolutionized crafty pursuits for the masses. But these moms put the economics in Home Economics, by turning their talents into cottage industries that produce inspired products for moms and kids we adore. You know what else we love? When you shop with these moms you get the “think global, act local” seal of approval this holiday season (bye bye, big box stores!). So flip through to meet some of Seattle’s craftiest moms and get ready to shop, shop, shop!

Bethany Roullett

Bethany Roullett’s passion for costuming pretty much makes her every kiddo’s best friend. After all, her basement studio is like one giant dress-up box, full of colorful costumes and brainstormed ideas just waiting to be worn. Total kid in the candy shop effect here. This steam punk mom learned to sew when she was younger, and started designing her own costumes for Cons (conventions, not elaborately planned heists) around the area. Now she takes custom orders, and collaborates with her husband (he’s got a knack for constructing costume add-ons) designing costumes for all ages and occasions. And there are no limits here. Bethany loves recreating costumes down to the last detail, matching colors and textures that add another dimension to that pretend play our littles just love. Plus, her pieces last. And you gotta love that. So, who does your kiddo want to be today?

Find it: You can order a custom costume from Bethany through her website
or her Facebook page. Take your pick!

Can’t get enough hand-made crafts?
Be sure to check out the etsyRAIN Handmade Holiday Show the last weekend in November. Entrance is free and a few of our featured moms will be there. Then, head over to the Urban Craft Uprising the following weekend, at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, where you’ll see a few more of our featured moms, alongside 150 other local artists!

Looking for shops that carry locally made products?
Check out Nearby Registry, an awesome new site that launched in Seattle this summer. Nearby Registry highlights local, independent stores and non-profits that carry locally made crafts and products. What a great way to invest in our local Seattle community!

Do you know of a crafty mom who isn’t on our list? Let others know about her in a comment below.

–Allison Sutcliffe

Photos thanks to: Claudina Valcarlos, Jen Boyer, Claudia Cerrato, Chris Clark Photography, Katie Rust, Christina Collins-Pezner, and Leah Adams