About Us
Created by Women
Located just steps away from the Fashion District, The Stitch Lab T.O is Toronto’s newest innovator in sustainable style. Formed in 2020, The Stitch Lab is an SCCC social enterprise that works with local women designers to create a diverse and stunning collection of one-of-a-kind products.
Our brand believes that caring for both people and the planet is important. The Lab provides skills development opportunities to empower our team to follow their visions. Every product is designed in-house and created from 100% repurposed and rescued fabric. With the Stitch Lab, you can shop for your unique statement pieces while creating a better future for all.
Areas of Focus
Employability and skills/knowledge gaps
Incorporating SCCC best practices
Creating and deepening connections
Encourage a culture of waste reduction
Offer a holistic approach to wrap-around services
About our Designers
Jennifer
Jennifer Choo Chee is a wife, mom, former reserve soldier, and dog lover from Trinidad and Tobago. She joined Stitch Lab to create handmade pieces that help fund her Canadian Transplant Games journey and share her passion for organ donation awareness after her life-saving 2008 kidney transplant.
Almaz
Almaz came to Stitch Lab seeking a space to nurture her creativity. She enjoys Sashiko, colourful patches, and upcycling, finding joy in crochet and sewing’s meditative flow and the unique beauty of handmade work.
Christine
Christine is a mother, grandmother, avid gardener, and all-around energetic person. Her love of fabric is a long and personal one that reminds her of childhood. In her spare time, Christine enjoys sewing, walking, and gardening.
Sharon
After retiring from a career in graphic design—where she worked on two annual magazines—Sharon now channels her creativity into sewing at the Stitch Lab. She spends her time making new products and working on alterations. Passionate about staying busy and being hands-on, Sharon loves that sewing keeps her engaged and inspired. When she’s not stitching, she enjoys travelling and exploring new places.
Tess
Tess loves spending time creatively working with her hands. Passionate about clothing and textiles, she excels at sewing, crocheting, mending, and embellishing. She joined the Stitch Lab to share her skills, explore new techniques, and create unique, handcrafted pieces.
