About us

I’m Gabriela, the founder and maker behind Birdcraft Studio. We create accessories and gifts using upcycled fabrics and materials we rescue from local small businesses like fabric off-cuts, textile samples, deadstock, and more.

My love for sewing began in childhood, listening to the hum of my grandma’s machine while impatiently waiting for the colorful dresses she made for me and my sister. I loved visiting fabric stores, choosing colors and patterns, adding ruffles and details, and then waiting eagerly to wear the finished pieces. Those early memories shaped the way I see fabric, color, and texture and working with textiles still feels like play.

Later, while working as a healthcare professional in Chile, sewing became my "therapy" and creative outlet. When I moved to Seattle in 2019 and paused my professional career, I returned naturally to those roots. Around that time, I learned about the massive clandestine textile landfill in Chile’s Atacama Desert, so large it could be seen all the way from space! Reflecting on the environmental impact of fast fashion and the textile industry, I felt compelled to create Birdcraft Studio as my personal response to this global problem.

I didn’t want to contribute to unnecessary waste and consumption. We already have enough fabric in the world to make products for centuries. These materials, made with precious human effort and natural resources, deserve to be honored, rescued, and given a second life. That’s why I began sourcing discarded textiles from other local small businesses, transforming them into "few"-of-a-kind pieces and repurposing scraps into new products that replace items typically made from virgin materials.

Each product is born from what I have on hand, and that limitation is part of the joy: it ensures every piece is unique.

Upcycling is our passion. Our mission at Birdcraft Studio, is to honor the life of textiles by rescuing and transforming them into something new. We believe fabric is more than material, it carries human effort, precious natural resources, and cultural stories. Instead of contributing to the cycle of waste and fast fashion, we choose to upcycle: sourcing off-cuts, samples, and deadstock from local small businesses and giving them a second chance.

We are committed to creating with ethics in mind, paying fair wages, valuing craftsmanship, and prioritizing opportunities for local and marginalized communities. Every stitch is a small act of resistance against unnecessary consumption, and a step toward a more thoughtful, circular textile future for all.

 We transform reclaimed fabrics into beautiful, functional products. We are best known for our ruffled scrunchies, but our lineup is always evolving with fresh, gift-worthy pieces. Each item is crafted with at least 70% reclaimed fabric, helping reduce demand for virgin materials and prevent landfill waste. Upcycling takes time: sourcing, sorting, cleaning, organizing, and sewing, yet it is deeply rewarding. The limitations of reclaimed textiles fuel our creativity and ensure every piece is purposefully made and rooted in sustainability.