Meet Your Maker: Ellie

I am an apparel designer and material developer with 14 years experience developing and fitting apparel at small and large brands. I have been sewing, upcycling, and mending garments just as long!

My career and creative journey is inspired by the outdoors but shaped by my curiosity for the intersection between art and function; all of which inform my exploration in textiles, clay, dyes, and paint.

As a collector of basically all the PNW hobbies (backpacking, yoga, rock climbing, trail running, skiing), I find that no detail is too small when it comes to designing, patterning, and wear-testing activewear. At the end of the day, I deeply value creating high quality products that fit and feel good, allowing every body to enjoy nature.

I started Road Trip Pattern Co. with the vision of bringing functional, outdoor apparel to the home sewing world. Backed with my industry expertise in outdoor apparel, materials, and fitting (women’s standard, plus sizes, and menswear), I aim to bring a professional eye that provides inclusive sizing and durable construction techniques on all patterns.