Maker Skirt Movement

“Beyond the obvious beauty, functionality and practicality of the maker skirt design, there is a certain vibe that comes with the marketing of the skirts and the face that you bring to it that attracts people and makes us want to be involved in whatever the movement is, whether it is empowering young women, dipping in icy waters to raise money for teens in need, earth stewardship, highlighting other designers, makers, and artists or promoting a local company. There is no ego, no pretense, no flash. There is only simple beauty, sustainability, and acceptance of all. It’s like a magnet that attracts first your eye then your whole spirit. If you buy a skirt, or even just follow along on social media, you feel drawn to act in a more thoughtful way. You want to clean up the beach, buy your veggies at the farmers market, attend a local art show, or walk a little further to buy your coffee at the small café.

Your influence is far and wide and in all the best ways. Engaging people of different ages and generations and backgrounds isn’t easy. Yet you manage to do just that. Cool and hip enough to engage the youngsters, reliable and practical enough to engage the older folks. Your “maker skirt movement” can include everyone and makes a big impact on the collective good.”

Kristin Alosso

“A Maker Skirt has Soul... Put on a Maker Skirt and you'll feel like it was made just for you. The skirt has an amazing fit, style, and function. And just wearing it gives you the sense that you are going to accomplish something that day. The Maker Skirt is designed to be stylish and functional but in its short lifetime, it has become something more - a skirt that serves a purpose not only fashionably, but in becoming a symbol of good. The versatility of the skirt creates opportunities to showcase good people doing good things to elevate important causes and initiatives.”

Elzy Wick

“Thank you Tove. Your skirt is one of the things in my house that feels like the perfect expression of my values — care for precious resources, elegant + practical design, and a wise investment in a feminine-founded enterprise (an important way to strengthen local economy and culture). It has integrity and meaning for me. It goes where I go, and makes me feel…I guess more like me, beautiful and free.”

Kate Larson