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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.
STORY
Sew Valley is the brainchild of Rosie Kovacs and Shailah Maynard. With Rosie's design background and Shailah's business background they saw a need for designers and sustainable manufacturing in Cincinnati and built Sew Valley from the ground up.
Meet the Team
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MADELEINE MISLEH
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
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AUBREY KREKELER
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
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Evan Neal
PRE PRODUCTION MANAGER
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Marie Hamilton
PRODUCTION LEAD
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RACHAEL DROLL
ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DESIGNER
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Zoe Norton-Rodriguez
R&D ASSOCIATE
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Maegan Donahoe
ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DESIGNER
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DEBORAH SENSEL-DAVIS
PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE
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HEIDI JOHNSON
PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE
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Liz Hardenberg
PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE
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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
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
Cincinnati Maker Council
Textile Exchange
United Nations Conscious Fashion & Lifestyle Network
University of Cincinnati - - DAAP Co-Op
Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio
Urban Manufacturing Alliance
West End Community Garden