About Me

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Photo Credit: Ashlee Newman

My name is Shannon Calder, and I am the owner, operator and chief fabric engineer at Calder Creations.  I am a fourth generation seamstress.  I learned to sew on my grandmother’s 1949 Singer at the age of 7, and 49 years later that is the same machine I use today.  I have a Bachelor of Arts in English from Texas A&M University where I was a member of the Fighting Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets, class of ’89.

In 2009, I started Calder Creations as a way to fund my fabric habit and it has grown over the years to provide unique, fun and funky items for some amazing clients, teachers and friends.  I love fabric, color and breathing new life into items that would be otherwise discarded.  I like to use up-cycled denim, scrap fabric and old t-shirts to make all kinds of useful and decorative items.  I also offer limited mending and alteration services.  Check out my galleries for ideas on one of a kind items made custom just for you.  Contact me so we can start creating!