Miss Demeanor

now that kwg opened her birthday presents, i've posted some new j walker products on our site.

first up is this cardigan- another staple of ours- from linen, to french terry, and now this boucle deadstock- we wear these year round.

it's available in 3 lengths, with or without pockets. currently available in the following fabrics:
black boucle (pictured)- this is a USA milled cotton, black with white speckles
cream sherpa- also USA made, this is a cotton/poly blend. i am really picky about these fleece type fabrics and this one passes muster for sure.
Grey french terry (think of a cotton sweatshirt material)
Rust french terry

All the fabrics have been pre washed and dried. They are ethically sourced and I have chosen them because I believe they are worthwhile.

if you've met my mom, you probably know mussels is not the only one who looks at her that way. cheers to lots more birthdays and cheez-its 💕

life and shipping delays have gotten in the way of october's j.walker offerings. luckily we have some really nice pieces in stock at west end, being uploaded to the website as i type. feel free to message or email me regarding sizing and styling questions 💕

hello 👋🏻 popping in for what's become a rare IG post to share a few updates:

those of you who live nearby the passyunk ave store may have noticed that this weekend we are officially passing the torch to .co . kristina worked with us at miss d cape may, attended fashion school in Philly, has her own jewellery line, and got her professional start at anthro. we are so happy to welcome her into our beloved old butcher shop, and excited to see her carve out her space on the ave. if you love our shop, you're sure to love hers too.

in march of 2020, the pandemic pushed us online, and with that push, many doors swung open. we have had our busiest year yet online and at west end (all thanks to Kate's work and eye), and not working full time in the shop has allowed me (Julia) to explore some professional and personal opportunities that I'd just never had the mental space to jump on.

After a whirlwind spring and summer, we've made a small online shop update, as well as important improvements to our sewing studio set-up. If you've been wanting to order a box top or dress, please get in touch to talk about fabric options and other customizations.

We miss the chats, but are so thankful for the ability to keep a piece of miss d online and in west end, while also pursuing other projects (like finally getting that bachelor's degree 😬📚🤓).

xoxo,
k+j

i'm so happy to be included in portrait series. i'm also incredibly thankful to live in a neighborhood that recognizes the role small business plays in our quality of life, and recognizes the humanity of the people who own and work in the shops. i understand that for a few years now it has been easier to click a button and have a new outfit show up at your door, and in spite of that you've chosen to come in and spend some time perusing and chatting with me.

east passyunk avenue has always been a business corridor, full of useful and quirky shops and restaurants, but it's the blocks and neighborhoods we cut through that make it all work. thank you for choosing to live here, thank you for your support even when the threat of the pandemic (and let's be honest, Amazon) is looming ever larger.

if you've been following along, you know we've switched primarily to a made to order model while we weather this storm. our website will be stocked with some favorite essential items (baggu/nikibiki/bra30) and we will have fresh fabrics every couple months for those of you who would like to invest in a piece of handmade clothing.

xoxo,
K+j

you guys, letting you choose your own fabrics is amazing! when stocking the shop i usually made at least 4 of each style, so i had to make choices based on the amount of fabric i had available or what i was sure would sell. collaborating with you means much less waste and more control for both of us. this 90s stripe box dress turned out so well, and i'm not sure i would have tried it in a traditional retail setting.

business in the front, party in the back. when you don't need a mask, spin it around and you have a cute little neck tie 🎀



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we're all set up back in the city! select contactless pick up if you'd prefer to pick up instead of receiving your order via USPS.

hooray! i'm back in the city and firming up my operating plans for the next few weeks. i haven't settled on an exact schedule yet, but our collective health and safety is much more important to me than going "back to normal". our intention is to find a schedule that allows me to balance our huge jump in web sales (💃) and the convenience/safety of our regular customers. in the meantime, i'm getting my production set up today, and i can now happily offer contactless pick-up/drop off for local orders.

so happy to see your (masked) faces again! 🌼

box tops on the cutting table today ✂️

when I became serious about sewing a little over five years ago, i knew it would be gratifying and allow me to offer something special for my customers- but i never realized that this skill would save my business in a global pandemic. being able to produce masks and garments in house has meant that i am not dependent upon a complex, distant supply chain. it also allows us to only produce what is currently selling- eliminating part of the guess work and risk inherent to retail.

i enhanced my skills through a series of courses at , but i am not the first in my family- not even the first Julia in my family- to sew for a living. In the early 1900s, my great great grandmother Giulia ran her sewing and trimming shop in Italy while her husband and older children scouted out new opportunities in south philadelphia.

this and other favorites are online and ready for fast free shipping 💕

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lots of new arrivals!
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kids masks are finally here! the adjustable elastic allows them to fit a wide age range of kids and we are also offering a kid/adult combo pack. click the link in our bio to purchase. 🌼

we now have an option for solid black masks ✌🌼

https://www.missdemeanor.com/womens/cloth-mask-black

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we have shipped more orders every day this week than we normally do in a year! thank you 😷💃🏻

order yours here: https://www.missdemeanor.com/womens/cotton-mask

can't really believe we are here, but since we are, sounds like we should all be wearing masks. for everyone who has asked about purchasing masks for personal use, they are ready 😊

Studies show that cotton masks combined with frequent hand washing diminishes the spread of infection. Our masks are made using 100% cotton (remnants, no waste!), a moldable wire at the bridge of the nose, and adjustable elastic that goes around the head.
These masks are available for purchase by individuals. Alternatively, you can sponsor surgical style masks for donation to medical professionals on our website. *This item can and should be washed frequently, but should be treated with care. We recommend boiling to sanitize.

Our masks are not FDA approved as a medical device, nor certified as PPE (personal protective equipment). They are to provide some level of protection based on the CDC's recommendation that cotton masks are helpful, but they are not a substitute for medical grade masks.

https://www.missdemeanor.com/womens/cotton-mask

this dress is so pretty in person and was a favorite before we all hunkered down 💞 we are learning to juggle mask making and regular web shop operations and really can't thank you enough for supporting us in both efforts. this dress was just added- we still have lots of new items to add to the website and will be doing so little by little each day. hope everyone is healthy and whole 🤗

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wow, your support has been almost overwhelming! we are sending the first batch (100) to today. please dm me suggestions or preferences about where to donate and i will add them to my list. shout out to my grandma who has been making the little twist tie pieces (floral wire and painter's tape) pretty much non stop for the last 3 days. 👗trying to make time to add a few pretty new things to the website today too. thank you everyone for their patience while we try to find our stride in this temporary "normal"👗

👋 hi guys, you've probably heard that hospitals and other institutions are asking for help sewing surgical masks. while they aren't n95 masks (and so do not protect against covid19) they can be used for treating other patients and therefore free up the n95 to be used only where really needed. we will be sewing away, making these for our loved ones who are out there in the trenches and donating whatever we can to local initiatives. if you would like to join the cause, and also help us cover the cost of labor and materials, you can purchase masks on our website which we will then donate.

purchase for donation here:https://www.missdemeanor.com/womens/surgical-masks

happy ! purchase any beauty product today and receive a scrunchie or headband (made from my fabric scraps) while supplies last. today also kicks off our annual spend 100 get 10 special. get a 10 dollar gift certificate for every 100 dollars you spend between now and Christmas. save it for yourself or add it to someone's gift 💕💕

Mesh Vintage is turning 5 this weekend, too! michelle is a very special human with an amazing eye and i am so glad to be her neighbor

some of my favorite neighbors are celebrating 5 years today

🐾 We’re so excited to be celebrating 5 years at our Passyunk Ave shop today! We couldn’t be more grateful for all of your love and support over the years and we can’t wait to share the exciting new things we have planned for the future. Stop by today with your pup for some complimentary cake, bone broth “champagne”, and sangria and apple cake for the humans. 🐾

looking forward to seeing everyone today!

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lots of pretty new .clay earrings for your holiday dressing and gift giving.

what a fun way to get ready for ! 📽

nothing really says holiday better than feathers.