Next up is a Maker We Love who repurposes materials to create the cutest carry-alls. Nora Gilchrist is the woman behind noramade, specializing in zipper pouches, or zippies for short. Read on to meet Nora.
MAKER:
Nora Gilchrist, Sole Maker + Proprietor at noramade
NEIGHBORHOOD:
Wilkinsburg
TELL US ABOUT YOUR BRAND AND WHY IT’S THE BEST
The materials I use are 100% reclaimed (fabric samples and other secondhand supplies). This means that each item is completely unique and lovingly created with sustainability in mind.
WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND AND THE STORY BEHIND WHY YOU STARTED NORAMADE?
noramade was born out of a love for making, combined with a physical/mental/spiritual need to create, and a mission to save useful, beautiful materials from being going to waste.
WHAT ONE PRODUCT DO WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AND WHY?
My zipper pouches can fit a pretty astonishing amount of stuff, and each one is truly unique. No one will ever have exactly the same one that you have!
IN THREE WORDS, WHY DO YOU LOVE PITTSBURGH?
Can do attitude.
HOW CAN PEOPLE FIND OUT MORE ABOUT NORAMADE?
I've got an Etsy Shop and an Instagram that features both my art and my crafty endeavors.