Double Stitch is the brainchild of the multi-talented twin designers Erika and Monika Simmons. This collection of fun and flirty, hand-crocheted apparel has it all – one of a kind construction, a limitless use of color, plush fabrication, silhouettes that flatter all body types and twin designers that demand as much attention as the head turning garments they produce.
Since the unofficial launch of the line Christmas, 2002, Double Stitch has leaped to the top of the “ones to watch” list. The concept that started as holiday gift giving created a demand that rapidly expanded into a full collection. The line consists of daring, fashionable concepts that include dresses, jackets, skirts, shrugs, hats, scarves, sleeves, apron tops, chokers, and wraps that transcend fads and seasons.
Double Stitch was awarded the 2007 YWCA “Promise Award”, 2005 Fashion Group International’s Rising Star Award for the 5th Annual Style Makers and Rule Breakers Award Gala. The Double Stitch label has been featured on NBC, ABC, 190 North on ABC, FOX, CLTV’s Metromix, The New York Times, WWD, Time Out Chicago, Crochet Today,Chicago Magazine, UPTOWN Magazine, The Craft Report, Interweave Crochet Magazine, CS Magazine, Lake Magazine, Sophisticates Black Hair Magazine, Black Hair and Beauty Magazine, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune, N’Digo Profiles, N’Digo Magazine, New City Magazine, Red Eye, Red Streak, and the Chicago Defender. Editorial credits include, Brides Noir, Upscale Magazine, EBONY Magazine, Boutiqueville/New City.
Double Stitch has developed a far-reaching fan base from New York City to Los Angeles. Celebrity vocal fans also include, Jennifer Hudson, Floetry, Kindred the Family Soul Artist, Aja, Common, Eve, and the fabulous Patti LaBelle. Actress Rachel True of UPN’s Half &Half, Chelsey Cooley (Miss USA 2005), Abiola Abrams, host of BET J: The Best Shorts, Reality TV Star Lauren of ” Beauty and the Geek“, and Isis of America’s Next Top Model are all Double Stitch fans.
The Double Stitch Twins cherish their hometown partnership with Macy’s, since the Macy’s Chicago Designer Shop in 2006. So much so, that they continue to remain a staple, on the scene at the Macy’s, State Street and River Oaks locations selling their wares, during fun filled Macy’s Woman, Fashion’s Night Out, and Glamorama shopping events.
Since 2008, The Double Stitch Twins have authored 3 crochet pattern books entitled, Double Stitch: Designs for the Crochet Fashionista with Interweave Press, Fashion Forward with Red Heart Yarn and The Crochet Fashionista Workshop/DVD kit. The unique style of the Double Stitch Twins is also featured in Signature Styles, 20 Stitchers Craft their look, from Cresendoh Publishing.
The Double Stitch Twins continue to share their love for crochet as designers, models & spokespersons for Industry leader, Red Heart Yarn by inspiring craft consumers with free fashion forward crochet projects in the only way The Double Stitch Twins know how. With lots of style, tons of color and some sisterly banter along the way!
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Double Stitch is the brainchild of the multi-talented twin designers Erika and Monika Simmons. This collection of fun and flirty, hand-crocheted apparel has it all – one of a kind construction, a limitless use of color, plush fabrication, silhouettes that flatter all body types and twin designers that demand as much attention as the head turning garments they produce.
Since the unofficial launch of the line Christmas, 2002, Double Stitch has leaped to the top of the “ones to watch” list. The concept that started as holiday gift giving created a demand that rapidly expanded into a full collection. The line consists of daring, fashionable concepts that include dresses, jackets, skirts, shrugs, hats, scarves, sleeves, apron tops, chokers, and wraps that transcend fads and seasons.
Double Stitch was awarded the 2007 YWCA “Promise Award”, 2005 Fashion Group International’s Rising Star Award for the 5th Annual Style Makers and Rule Breakers Award Gala. The Double Stitch label has been featured on NBC, ABC, 190 North on ABC, FOX, CLTV’s Metromix, The New York Times, WWD, Time Out Chicago, Crochet Today, Chicago Magazine, UPTOWN Magazine, The Craft Report, Interweave Crochet Magazine, CS Magazine, Lake Magazine, Sophisticates Black Hair Magazine, Black Hair and Beauty Magazine, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune, N’Digo Profiles, N’Digo Magazine, New City Magazine, Red Eye, Red Streak, and the Chicago Defender. Editorial credits include, Brides Noir, Upscale Magazine, EBONY Magazine, Boutiqueville/New City.
Double Stitch has developed a far-reaching fan base from New York City to Los Angeles. Celebrity vocal fans also include, Jennifer Hudson, Floetry, Kindred the Family Soul Artist, Aja, Common, Eve, and the fabulous Patti LaBelle. Actress Rachel True of UPN’s Half &Half, Chelsey Cooley (Miss USA 2005), Abiola Abrams, host of BET J: The Best Shorts, Reality TV Star Lauren of ” Beauty and the Geek“, and Isis of America’s Next Top Model are all Double Stitch fans.
The Double Stitch Twins cherish their hometown partnership with Macy’s, since the Macy’s Chicago Designer Shop in 2006. So much so, that they continue to remain a staple, on the scene at the Macy’s, State Street and River Oaks locations selling their wares, during fun filled Macy’s Woman, Fashion’s Night Out, and Glamorama shopping events.
Since 2008, The Double Stitch Twins have authored 3 crochet pattern books entitled, Double Stitch: Designs for the Crochet Fashionista with Interweave Press, Fashion Forward with Red Heart Yarn and The Crochet Fashionista Workshop/DVD kit. The unique style of the Double Stitch Twins is also featured in Signature Styles, 20 Stitchers Craft their look, from Cresendoh Publishing.
The Double Stitch Twins continue to share their love for crochet as designers, models & spokespersons for Industry leader, Red Heart Yarn by inspiring craft consumers with free fashion forward crochet projects in the only way The Double Stitch Twins know how. With lots of style, tons of color and some sisterly banter along the way!
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