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The Hand-dyeing Process

Lara Neece December 2, 2015

It's been a while since my last update and that is due in large part to the skirt dyeing process, which is taking longer than anticipated and more effort as well. In order to speed up the process, I took on the job of dyeing the indigo skirts which amounted to over 50 skirts at my home studio.

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How to Wear the Bicycle Wrap Skirt (a step-by-step) Tutorial

Lara Neece November 27, 2015

Here is a short video demonstrating how to wear the Bicycle Wrap Skirt and how to set it up for biking.

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 The first shipments of Bicycle Wrap Skirts went out last week (This is an edited version of my Kickstarter Update from last week).

The first shipments of Bicycle Wrap Skirts went out last week (This is an edited version of my Kickstarter Update from last week).

First Shipments of Bicycle Wrap Skirts

Lara Neece October 19, 2015

The first shipments of tall natural (un-dyed) Bicycle Wrap Skirts shipped out last week!!!

 Yes, yes, and yes!!! You guys have been so patient -- I can't thank you enough! 

The first batch of tall skirts shipped out this week; that is the tall sizes in natural (un-dyed). If you ordered leather hip pouches, Skirt Secures, or backpacks, we are putting the finishing touches on your packages and they will be going out this week.

News from Opportunity Threads is that they will be shipping out the remaining skirt sizes to us on Monday or Tuesday.

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Production progress in NC (and a little bit of travel)

Lara Neece September 15, 2015

After a week in Asheville, Morganton, and Charleston, I'm back in Savannah enjoying this amazing early fall weather. Months of rainy gray days finally gave way to blue skies and cooler temperatures this week -- woohoo!  I can finally spend some quality time outside again, and I couldn't be happier because -- it's Bicycle Wrap Skirt season! 

The latest update on our skirts is: they are currently in production.

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A visit to our production partners

Lara Neece July 15, 2015

We made a visit to our production facility in NC last week where we met with the great folks who will be sewing our skirts. It is important for us to keep production close to home so that we can visit regularly and develop a strong relationship with the people who will be making our products. Our foremost goal was to create a great product, but it's of the utmost importance to make sure our products are made as sustainably and ethically as possible. 

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The Hand-dyeing Process
Dec 2, 2015
The Hand-dyeing Process
Dec 2, 2015
Dec 2, 2015
How to Wear the Bicycle Wrap Skirt (a step-by-step) Tutorial
Nov 27, 2015
How to Wear the Bicycle Wrap Skirt (a step-by-step) Tutorial
Nov 27, 2015
Nov 27, 2015
First Shipments of Bicycle Wrap Skirts
Oct 19, 2015
First Shipments of Bicycle Wrap Skirts
Oct 19, 2015
Oct 19, 2015
Production progress in NC (and a little bit of travel)
Sep 15, 2015
Production progress in NC (and a little bit of travel)
Sep 15, 2015
Sep 15, 2015
A visit to our production partners
Jul 15, 2015
A visit to our production partners
Jul 15, 2015
Jul 15, 2015

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Finally he’s here! Andros Leeward born at 3:15 this morning at a whopping 9lbs 3oz! Already settling into our snuggling routine. 💕😍🤱
Somebody thinks this is his....🤔 #catsofinstagram #catproblems #possumthecat
Two new kids prints 🎉: a painted turtle and a red wolf! 🐢Which do you prefer? 🐾#2423desotoave #screenprinted #kidstshirt #starlanddistrict #starlandshopping #savannahmade #savannahshopping
Saturday front-of-shop plant vibes! ✨ We love all things green around here and especially on days that are in the 70’s and sunny! 😎 Happy Saturday, y’all! #2423desotoave #starlanddistrict #starlandshopping #savannahboutique #savannahshopping
New notepads from @darling_lemon - to inspire your grocery shopping! Always helps to have a cute list to keep your grocery shopping on track, because if you are anything like me, without one, you will wind up coming home with a box of croissants or an extra dark chocolate bar instead of the lemons or kale you needed for tomorrow’s dinner! 😉 - Ok, maybe that happens when I have a list, too. 🤭😂 #2423desotoave #starlanddistrict #starlandshopping #savannahshopping
Ok little baby, I am ready for you to come on out of there! Daddy says wait a few more days so he can get over a cold, but I say bring it on 💪(whenever you are ready of course) - the sooner the better at this point! 🙏 #almostthere #39weeks4days 📷 @marthajanewalker
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Forest and Fin

We are designed to be outside.

Inspired by the environment and three-and-a-half years living on a small sailboat, designer Lara Neece spent the last of her savings to purchase equipment, set up a screen-printing studio, and create her company Forest and Fin. An award-winning artist and self-taught graphic designer, she designed and printed her first nature-inspired screen-printed apparel by hand using water-based inks and a manual press. Forest and Fin balances beauty,  functionality, and responsible design to inspire people to spend more time outside. Items are made as earth-friendly as possible with portions of revenue giving back to environmental conservation efforts.

, Savannah, GA

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