sYVLIA JO CHICAGO

Welcome to Sylvia Jo Chicago: My collective creations of clothing and art, made from both designs and delights crafted from scratch, and upcycled works re-imagined from thrifted items carefully curated.

Sylvia Jo Chicago is the whispered secret with a wink, the hidden grin, the eyes that glint with a hint of merriment even in its serious moments, embodying the spirit of its namesake, my Grandma Syl. Making me at home in the crowded aisles of second-hand clothing, my Grandma Syl inspired an appreciation for the thrift store, an undiscovered wonder, an ever-changing fabric catalog of the what-could-be, giving new purpose for an object passed on by its previous person. This, along with her bold spirit, humor—and the still-used sewing thread and notions collections of hers—is where the collaboration between Sylvia and her grateful granddaughter meet.

Happy perusing.

Note: If you’d like to request a sewing commission, please visit this page and fill out the contact form listed.