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ABOUT US

Sew Valley is a sustainably focused garment factory, sample room and incubator space for apparel brands and individuals interested in the sewn trades. 

We provide the guidance, collaboration, connections, space, services and equipment brands/individuals need to bring their design to market.

We are a registered 501(c)(3) non profit organization in Cincinnati, Ohio.

MISSION

Sew Valley exists to help apparel entrepreneurs and brands manufacture locally, sustainably, ethically, and efficiently.

VISION

Creating a sustainable local garment manufacturing industry that empowers people to realize job stability, security, and career paths.

Meet the Team

  • MADELEINE MISLEH

    DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

  • AUBREY KREKELER

    DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

  • Evan Neal

    PRE PRODUCTION MANAGER

  • Katie Allen

    Katie Allen

    ASSOCIATE TECHNICAL DESIGER

  • Marie Hamilton

    PRODUCTION LEAD

  • RACHAEL DROLL

    ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DESIGNER

  • Zoe Norton-Rodriguez

    R&D ASSOCIATE

  • DEBORAH SENSEL-DAVIS

    PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE

  • HEIDI JOHNSON

    PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE

  • Liz Hardenberg

    PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE

  • SHAILAH MAYNARD

    CO-FOUNDER, C.E.O.

THANK YOU

Sew Valley is made possible by the generous support
from many philanthropic partners in our community.


Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation
The P&G Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Hamilton County Recycling ReSource
Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trust, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee
Main Street Ventures
The Johnson Foundation
United Way
State of Ohio DSA
FC Cincinnati Foundation
PNC Charitable Trusts
The Vista Foundation


PARTNERS/ALLIANCES

Cincinnati Maker Council
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Circular Fashion Coalition
Textile Exchange
Rustbelt Fibershed
United Nations Conscious Fashion & Lifestyle Network
University of Cincinnati - - DAAP
Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio
Urban Manufacturing Alliance
West End Community Garden