An Important Message about the Future of Redthreaded

Dearest friends, 

When I began Redthreaded in a college apartment in the 2000s I could not have imagined the journey that would follow. I have been blessed to work with amazing folks all over the world. I am more grateful than I can possibly express. 

But “the times they are a-changin.” Economic and social factors have contributed to a massive drop in historical corset sales over the past few years. Running a profitable handmade clothing business in the USA is more challenging than ever.

I’m changing too. There is a cultural expectation that a person should pick one thing and stick to it forever, anything less is failure. But the truth is we can change our stories any time. I went back to school and will begin working full time at an environmental non-profit in January.

This may sound like I’m about to announce that Redthreaded is closing entirely. Not so! This is just another iteration. Redthreaded is now solely a sewing pattern and kit business. The remaining Classic Corset stock is marked down as final sale. Custom orders will not reopen.

I know some will be angry or disappointed, but other corset companies will rise to fill this gap. And if you want to try a hand at making your own corsetry, Redthreaded is right here. I look forward to providing sewing patterns to the community for many years to come.

Otherwise, look for me amongst the plants, covered in prairie dust instead of thread.

~Cynthia

Photo: Rhianna Truex