1. The Rebel Behind the Seams

Sasha Howell — Costume Alchemist & Community Spark‑Plug
16 years costuming stages + teaching fashion‑as‑identity = one hybrid super‑power. Sasha doesn’t just sew clothes—she weaponizes fabric to tell stories and empower misfits.

2. The Innovation

Northland’s first Fashion Maker Space: industrial machines, pay‑what‑you‑need classes, and a 5,000‑piece costume archive under one neon‑spray‑paint roof. Imagine WeWork × Fab Lab × Vogue—dressed in black denim and graffiti.

3. What We Do

• Alter & Restore — precision tailoring and creative mending that extends garment life.

• Design & Outfit — custom builds or rentals from our rebellious archive.

• Teach & Empower — classes, camps, and partner programs that blend craft with social impact.

• Equip & Collaborate — machine rentals, sip‑and‑sew parties, and artist residencies that push textile boundaries.

4. Core Values

ValueIn PracticeRadical AuthenticityCome as you are—no gatekeeping.Creative ReuseUpcycle > landfill. Scraps become statements.Skill LiberationKnowledge shared is power multiplied.Community over CompetitionCollaboration fuels louder art.Inclusive AccessSliding‑scale seats + ADA‑minded design.

5. Traction & Impact

• Thousands of pounds of textiles rescued from waste each year.

• Hundreds of makers have stitched their first garment here.

• Stage and screen productions outfitted sustainably from our archive.

• Scholarships and sliding‑scale seats keep the door wide open.