That’s when the idea for Stitch Street NYC came to me.
I started collecting fabric scraps and turning them into something purposeful. Instead of letting them end up in a landfill, I began transforming them into blankets for people who needed warmth the most.
For me, Stitch Street NYC is about more than fashion. It’s about using creativity to give back, reducing waste, and making a real impact in my community.
What started as a school project became something I truly care about, and it’s something I’m continuing to grow every day, one piece of fabric at a time.
Our Founder: Brycen
Stitch Street NYC started with something simple for me, a love for fashion and a curiosity to learn.
Sophomore year, I decided to challenge myself by creating my own clothing line. It was meant to be a personal project, a way to understand design, fabrics, and the full process from idea to finished piece. But as I worked, I started noticing how much fabric was being thrown away. Scraps everywhere, pieces that were still beautiful, still usable, just discarded.
I couldn’t ignore it.
Around the same time, I’d walk home from New York City’s Garment District and see people in my community out in the cold, trying to stay warm with whatever they had. That contrast stuck with me, so much waste in one place and so much need just a few blocks away.
