Sew Adorable: Lisa Hayes

SEW ADORABLE BY LISA HAYES

HANDMADE CLOTHING, GIFTS & MORE

Sew Adorable by Lisa Hayes has become quite the staple at the City Center Farmers Market in Florence. Her colorful and unique handmade baby clothes and accessories immediately grab your attention. However, while the products are fully capable of selling themselves, designer Lisa Hayes has a sweet persona that persuades you to stop to chat and assists in sealing the deal. Lisa was born and raised in Southwestern Ohio but has called Florence home for more than 20 years. She discovered the trade of sewing in high school and kept it as a hobby throughout her life. “I started sewing dresses for my daughter years ago and continued making clothes for my children as they grew up,” Lisa shares. “I was also asked to sew costumes, curtains, pillows, and other household items throughout the years. When I started making dresses for my granddaughter, people commented on how nice they were and suggested I start making and selling the dresses.” And just like that, Sew Adorable by Lisa Hayes was born.

LISA HAYES

LISA AT THE CITY CENTER FARMERS MARKET LOCATED AT 200 SANBORN ST, FLORENCE

When asked where the name derived from, Lisa says it’s simple. “Almost everyone who saw my dresses commented (spontaneously) that they were ‘so adorable.’ I chose to play on words!” Lisa’s designs go further than dresses, she also creates burp clothes, baby hats, polar fleece jackets and ponchos, adult polar fleece hoodies, stuffed animals, I-Spy bags, and aprons. Additionally, Lisa enjoys making custom orders. “I frequently make ‘memory’ pillows, dresses, aprons, et cetera out of loved one’s dress shirts.” Lisa’s talents get displayed on stage too. “I made almost the entire costumes for the ‘King and I’ play for Florence Christian. Unfortunately, the play was canceled due to Covid-19 but will be performed on another date. This job included the 16 dancer’s pants and vests, the King’s costume, Elisa’s costume, and a few other major role character’s costumes.” Sew Adorable has been in business for seven years now, but Lisa has many more years of experience under her belt. While being a business, she’s enjoyed meeting and interacting with her customers. “I love it when customers show me pictures of their children or grandchildren in one of my dresses, and even more so when they bring their child with them dressed in an outfit that I created.” Sew Adorable's dresses and accessories also make a perfect Christmas gift. Lisa has a few pre-made designs but prefers to create seasonal items as requested. If you're searching for that one-of-a-kind gift item, look no further. You can meet Lisa in person nearly every Saturday at the City Center Farmers Market or you can reach her via Facebook under Sew Adorable By Lisa Hayes.