Hi, I'm Kathleen van der Spek and Kspek is my collection of one-of-a-kind, handmade items crafted from repurposed and eco-conscious natural fabrics. This collection is the culmination of my deep love for sewing, fashion design, and our planet.

From an early age, I learned to sew alongside my mother and grandmother, turning scraps into something new with ease. Sewing quickly became a part of who I am. As a teenager, creating my own clothes was my way of expressing creativity and gaining new outfits. My family believed in thrifting, "hand me downs," "less is more," and "quality over quantity"—principles I hold dear to this day.

Kspek focuses on using beautiful, forgotten materials, breathing new life into them. These fabrics may have been set aside in favor of something new, but they still have beauty and potential. Through Kspek, I aim to give them a second life, creating unique, sustainable designs that make a positive impact on both fashion and the environment. All Kspek pieces are designed and cut by me. Sewing is either myself or my talented professional sewist friend in Briar, Washington.