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Inspired by history, made with heart...

Devon is the owner and designer of Baseborn.

She holds her craft to high standards and makes everything she sells from quality materials, with quality techniques. Each garment is intended to last for a lifetime ,~ideally longer~, so that they may even have second lives as heirlooms.

Baseborn designs are informed by silhouette and sewing methods from extant 14th-19th c. garments as well as illustrated manuscripts and paintings depicting everything from daily life to the fantastical.

Wherever possible, recyclable packaging products are used at Baseborn. All garments are made of OEKO-TEX certified linen, carefully sourced 100% wool, and other natural materials (stated clearly where applicable).

Baseborn opts out of the arbitrary guidelines and psychology that other brands rely on to make sales. On this site you will rarely find discounts, gimmicks, and "standard sizes". You willl find prices set to earn a liveable wage and cover quality materials, and factual measurements -- for numbers are much more meaningful than the words we assign to body proportions...this is my hill i will gladly perish on. there goes the omniscient narrator.

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I am currently focusing on building up a larger stock of ready-to-ship inventory, and with a good amount of original designs (as opposed to generally historical)

I am NOT currently taking on custom work,

but please read below to get a sense of how the process works. Thank you!

How to Start a Commission

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Custom Work

What Kind of Custom Work Can You Commission from Baseborn?

I specialize in historically accurate and/or inspired clothing from about a thousand-year range from 800-1800s Europe. Natural fibers are a non-negotiable must for me as a maker, and I do prefer using historical elements like lacing, buttons, hooks and eyes, rather than zippers or velcro (though I'm certainly accommodating, especially for mobility/sensory concerns).

When it comes to historical accuracy, the level of fidelity really comes down to how much you are willing to pay to ensure extra care is taken and proper research is done. I absolutely do not mind mixing eras or styles in a single garment or ensemble. Your enjoyment of the handmade clothing is most important to me! Just let me know if you care to achieve a certain "accurate" result, and I will gladly point you in the right direction for how we can achieve that, or what steps we can work around to achieve goals within a given budget. Often times, we can keep a price-point more modest by utilizing a combo of machine/hand sewing. Or, if historical touches are what you're after, I do love an entirely hand-sewn project.

At this point, I know my limits and I do not accept commissions for modern styles. There are simply far better sewists out there for making a sickeningly beautiful 1930s cut suit or mid-century New Look ball gown.

A note about gender and clothing

To describe my garments, sometimes I use phrases such as "inspired from extant mens shirts from the 18th century".

This in no way reflects a personal attitude that clothing has defined gender, but only meant to provide relevant reference info to how a garment came to be. All my garments are intended to fit and celebrate the body, any body.

Baseborn fully supports (nay, implores!) a person to explore and experiment outside of gender-binary fashion "norms". Indeed, any norms really. Life is more beautiful that way.

I will try to keep a small stock of ready-made inventory in the shop throughout the seasons. But, as this will inevitably fail to accommodate someone or other, I heartily welcome custom work.

How to Start

Purchase the Begin A Custom Order (digital product) that can be found on my shop page. This non-refundable fee of $15 not only helps compensate me for the extra time and care I spend on custom work, but also ensures your spot in line for production. If you email me first, I will add this non-refundable deposit to the total amount of the garment.

In addition to this deposit, customers are responsible for providing me the necessary information to fulfill a custom order (such as personal info, measurements, fabric, etc); if I don't hear back from you about certain details, I might not be able to start sewing for you and your theoretical garment will live on in limbo for who knows how long!

Once I have all the info required to fulfill a custom order, I will make a hidden product listing for you only so that you complete payment for the bespoke garment itself. The I will begin sewing for you!

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A note about Custom Work

Shipping:

  • Buyers are responsible for shipping fees as well as any customs and import taxes that may apply. Baseborn is not responsible for delays due to customs operations or damage/loss that may occur in transit.

  • Baseborn ships to most countries.

Shipping Timelines:

  • Orders are typically shipped within 2 business days. If delays are expected, such as during a holiday or travel, this will be clearly marked at the top of the website banner so that you can be informed during your browsing.

  • As soon as an order has been shipped, you will be notified via email with tracking info.

Returns:

Returns can really negatively impact a small business like Baseborn. Please understand this. We ask that you pay attention to the measurements and specifications of items before purchasing. Let's work together to minimize returns as well as the environmental strain of shipping back and forth more than we have to. If you have any questions about a design, fit, or color accuracy, please email us. Colors in images can vary across different screens.

  • Returns are accepted if you issue a return within 14 days of receiving your order. Returns are not guaranteed if you are responsible for damaging item(s) within your order, such as the following incidents: stretching, tearing, or staining fabric; causing foul or persistent odors to the item(s); losing buttons, laces or other elements; visibly altering the original item(s) in any way.

  • Buyers are responsible for all shipping costs. Seller is only responsible for return shipping costs if the reason for return is due to fault with the item, such as measurements, color, other details being different as described from the product listing, or if buyer is sent the wrong item.

  • Once a return request is received, you will be given an option for a replacement, repair, or refund depending on the nature of the return. Refunds will not be issued until the returned item(s) has arrived to seller and in original condition.

  • Orders that have already been shipped cannot be canceled. You will need to go through the return process after you receive your order if you wish you cancel/return your order.

  • Email info@basebornco.com within 14 days of receiving your order to start the return process. Please include your order # and the item(s) you would like to return.

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