Glamspoon, bohemian chic for women with tenacity...

UCU- What is your business and when did it form?

Glamspoon started in 2005 selling at local craft fairs, and over the years has evolved from refashioned skirts to cashmere dresses and recycled felted accessories. glam.spoon is available in 4 boutiques around Seattle.

UCU- If you could have a super power what would it be?

tough question... probably teleportation since I spend so much time in transit, I could gain like 3 hours a day.

UCU- Favorite holiday memory?

Christmas Eve, 2001 when my husband proposed! I had no idea... and he had no idea that 4 years later I would take over half of our house with my craft supplies!

UCU- Will you have a special $5 item for UCU's anniversary?

Yes! I'm still cooking up ideas, but there will be something for $5 in my booth!

5) Got any new items you will be showcasing at the show?

This is the year of the capelet - recycled cashmere sweaters with pleated silk and wool skirting, hand placed appliques and as always, one-of-a-kind embellishments.

Unleash your inner bohemian!

Interview with Tina, creator of Glamspoon. Come see these chic designs at our Summer Show!






UCU- How did you get started with your craft?

Tina-I've been sewing and crafting all my life, but my business venture started in 2005. I had a lot of items in my closet that I never wore but couldn't part with. I started altering them, and then found myself just cutting them up and making entirely new pieces from the materials. I then started trolling thrift stores and estate sales for recycled and vintage fabrics I could use to create my line of skirts and dresses.










UCU- Are there specific ways you plan ahead for a show of this size?

Tina- I try to make sure I have a variety of sizes for every item, as well as some smaller gift like items. Mostly though, just sew, sew, sew!









UCU- Are there any new items we will see at this summer’s show?

Tina-My 2009 hot seller is the refashioned cotton country dress. I start with halter tops and short sleeve blouses and add layers of cotton to create a dress out of mix and match pieces, then dip it in a dye bath to give an cohesiveness to the individual prints. you can dress 'em up or dress 'em down!









UCU- Any vendors you look forward to seeing?

Tina-I love all the vendors who sell at UCU, and this time I'm setting aside time to shop myself!