Why These are the Favorite Handmade Dungarees in Nelson, BC – According to Customers

Let’s be real: fast fashion is boring, it’s bad for the planet, and it has zero soul. 🌈✨ At Butterflies in Ballgowns, I believe your clothes should give you a hit of dopamine every single time you put them on. Whether you’re gardening in the Slocan Valley, grabbing a coffee on Baker Street, or just living your best one-of-a-kind life, these aren't just overalls—they're your new favorite uniform.

But you don’t have to take my word for it. I’m usually knee-deep in upcycled fabrics here in my Nelson, BC studio, so I asked the experts—the people actually wearing them—why they’ll never go back to "boring" beige.

From the magic of adjustable straps to the joy of pockets that actually hold things, here are 18 reasons why our community is obsessed with these sustainably made, one of a kind dungarees. 🦋✂️

1. Super fun and unique patterns

2. Light weight fabrics'

3. They’re made from upcycled fabrics rather than buying new

4. You’re supporting a lovely human

5. They’re Warm

6. I love the colours

7. I like the maker and their story

8. Cute as f***

9. Made by a local legend, slowly and thoughtfully

10. Easy to pick outfits that go with them

11. I can be original in one of a kind designs

12. Handmade with love

13. Supporting a local, small business

14. Able to be custom order to fit properly

15. So comfy and I never want to take them off

16. Super versatile - I love them for gardening but also wear them out and about

17. Durable and easy to wash

18. I love that the straps are adjustable so you can make them fit exactly how feels most comfortable to you

Ready to Find Your Own Pair

If you’re tired of the "beige brigade" and ready to step into a pair of overalls that actually matches your energy, I’d love to help you find your perfect fit.

Shop the collection online or, if you’re in the West Kootenays, you can head to Moonrise Boutique in Castlegar, or come say hi in person! You can usually find me - and a fresh batch of upcycled magic - at local markets throughout the season.

👉 Check out my Markets & Events Calendar to see where I’m popping up next in Nelson and beyond!