Closely Crafted

08/27/2026

08/03/2026

As we continue reflecting on America’s 250th anniversary, we’re reminded that our nation’s story has always been shaped by makers. Every stitch, carving, and handcrafted object reflects generations of skill. Here’s to preserving those traditions for the future.

07/01/2026

A wearable sculpture, made from salvaged American walnut and shaped entirely by hand. This is the craft we exist to protect. For our Maker Series, Closely Crafted is proud to spotlight Eittem, a luxury bag brand that’s Manhattan-made and rooted in American craftsmanship.

05/15/2026

NYC factories, this one is for you. 

The CFDA & NYCEDC’s Local Production Fund is now accepting factory applications. Get on the approved manufacturer list and get matched with fashion brands committed to making it here.

Deadline: May 20 at 5PM ET
Apply at 🔗 https://cfdaprograms.formstack.com/forms/2026_lpf_factoryapp

05/07/2026

We are honored to share that Closely Crafted is part of the USA launch of Homo Faber Guide, a global platform by the Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship devoted to celebrating the finest contemporary craftsmanship around the world.

For this partnership, Closely Crafted recommended a selection of US-based artisans whose practices embody innovation, material excellence, and cultural significance within American craft today. We invite you to explore our Ambassador page, now live on Homo Faber Guide, and discover the makers shaping the future of handmade work in the USA and beyond.

04/30/2026

What does it feel like to learn from a master artisan? Auden Mucher () was our organization’s first apprentice and she received training from George Kalajian () of Tom’s Sons International Pleating, a historic studio of the craft in New York’s Garment District.

This National Apprenticeship Week, we’re highlighting these special moments that happen when knowledge is shared from hand to hand.

04/02/2026

A journal of growth, handwork, and what happens when opportunity meets craft.

This month, we’re proud to highlight Cyerra Latham’s training journey with Project Threadways and Alabama Chanin, a three-month experience supported by Closely Crafted that became something even more meaningful: a pathway into employment, skill-building, and creative belonging. Through her journal, Cyerra captured the quiet beauty of learning by hand and the power of being immersed in a place where craft is still deeply valued.

Read the full story and explore her journal now on our website at the link in bio

03/17/2026

The problem isn’t the material. It’s the system.

When garments are designed with care, repaired, reused, and eventually recycled, they can live many lives beyond the first wearer. Supporting thoughtful design, skilled makers, and responsible production helps keep textiles in circulation instead of in landfills.

The future of fashion isn’t about making more. It’s about making and doing better. ♻️

Source: Cincinnati Goodwill