Butterflies in Ballgowns

Dopamine-Boosting Slow, Sustainable Fashion

Handmade from Vintage Treasures

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Butterflies in Ballgowns

Get ready to add some sustainable sass to your wardrobe! Butterflies in Ballgowns’ environmentally conscious clothing is lovingly crafted in Nelson, British Columbia, using natural fabrics and dyes, recycled materials, and thrifted treasures. Embrace the rainbow of bright colors while staying stylish and eco-friendly. Whether you're hitting up festivals or just strutting your stuff around town, these slow fashion pieces will have you feeling good inside and out.

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A young child with curly blond hair and blue eyes sitting on a colorful play mat. The child is wearing a pair of light blue Butterflies in Ballgowns dungarees that have been made from thrifted fabric.

Happy Customers

  • "1. They are so comfy! I never want to take them off. 2. Super versatile. I love them for gardening but also wear them out and about and always get so many compliments. 4. I love that the straps are adjustable so can you make them fit exactly how feels the most comfortable to you. 5. I love that they are made from recycled material and the patterns are so unique!

    -Jodi

  • A smiling woman with short brown hair standing barefoot in a living room, wearing a green corduroy Butterflies in Ballgowns dress, made in Nelson BC, from upcycled fabric

    "I couldn't have imagined such a perfect fitting dress in this cord that reminds me of the ocean, thank you so much Butterflies in Ballgowns"

    - Phoebe, Nelson BC

  • Woman smiling with arms outstretched at Shambhala Music Festival in Salmo, BC. She is wearing a crochet bralette and bucket hat, custom made by Butterflies in Ballgowns in Nelson BC

    “I asked Jodie to make me a custom mushroom bralette and bucket hat. She was happy to do the custom order and was so great with checking what would work for my body shape with the bralette and also sizing for the hat. Jodie was very communicative throughout the whole process with the end result being amazing and exactly what I wanted. It’s the perfect little mushroom set.”

    - Carla, Perth, Australia

  • "I can't say enough on how much I love my dungarees. Super fun patterns and light weight fabrics. It fits exactly the way I wanted it to. Highly recommend grabbing yourself one of her products!"

  • A woman smiling and standing outdoors in front of a wire fence, wearing a floral pair of Butterflies in Ballgowns dungarees, made sustainably from upcycled fabric in Nelson BC

    “I like my dungarees because they are made from recycled fabrics. I love the colours, and the fact they're made by you and your story. And also because they are unique and made to measure”

    - Kate, Chalfont St Peter, UK

  • Young woman in sleeveless crop top with dahlia flower pattern- made sustainably by Butterflies in Ballgowns using natural fibres and dyes - denim shorts, orange hat, standing at Butterflies in Ballgown market stall at the Nelson Farmers Market.

    "I love my unique dahlia top that I bought from Jodie. I know it was made with so much love and care, using natural dyes and printed by hand. Butterflies in Ballgowns concept of using recycled and sustainable materials is brilliant and so good for our planet. Highly recommend her products. I have loved watched her talents and business evolve over time, I can't wait to see what she creates next!"

    - Whitney, Nelson BC

  • “I love the sunflower earrings that Jodie handmade! I receive endless compliments on them. I feel like I can never have a bad day when I am wearing them. They bring a pop to my outfit and life! They're also super lightweight and don't hurt the ears."

    - Shelby, Nelson BC

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