Welcome to The Design Lab

--- where the beauty begins ---

Welcome to The Lab.

It's where we take our concepts and ideas and put them to the test by sourcing fabrics, cutting patterns, matching thread, making modifications, and producing a curated product collection for our customers, all out of all cotton materials.

From the very beginning we have taken our time to 'measure twice and cut once' so our customers can have a unique product that has beauty, style, durability, and function.

 

 

What factors play a role in the design lab?

 

BEAUTIFUL FABRIC. We search high and low to find beautiful patterns we adore, and sometimes we give them names we love (hint: some of these are vintage or historic names). Fabric is not a one-size-fits-all product. It can come in all kinds of widths and weights, blends, patterns and prints. There can even be variance from one bolt to another. We carefully curate our collection by choosing fabric weights and patterns that fit our brand, whether they are all the same width or not. We choose fabric that is machine washable and has durable print quality. We never use DTG (direct-to-garment)!

And because of the way we make our products, not one is exactly the same. With naturally made fabrics, patterns fall differently on each product so you can be assured of a truly original item. We've also taken the time to source quality cotton and canvas material that has heft and body so that your Amanda Bright Designs product will stand up to the work you do. 

 

CURATED COLLECTIONS. We think you deserve something special - a product you want to shop over and over, and then want to give as gifts, too! We often harken back to yesteryear with modern updates and we like to think our products will bring that same nostalgia to your life while offering modern style too. We don't overproduce products; we look at availability and trends and choose to create limited collections that you will treasure and enjoy.

 

LIMITED EDITIONS. We like to keep things fresh so at times we create limited edition collections that we feel bring beauty, classic style, fun and personality or celebrate an anniversary or holiday. But you have to shop them while in stock because once they're gone, they're gone.

 

ON THE ORIGINAL TIE HEADBAND  

100% COTTON. We make all our headbands of 100% cotton materials so that you know it's breathable, soft and comfortable.

MACHINE WASH FRIENDLY. Did you know you can wash your headbands just like you would a bra - on a cold wash setting in a mesh bag, then hang to dry? Just remember there's a wire in each one so you never want to wash on anything but cold. You can also hand wash if you desire. It may wrinkle after washing, if so you can use a steam iron to smooth out the fibers. After all, it's cotton! 

 

ON OUR APRONS 

SOFT LINING. Have you noticed most aprons are unlined and unfinished on the back? Not ours! We've added custom touches that will make your apron the most comfortable one you've ever had - like adding a cotton/poly blend lining so that the apron lays flat and feels smooth against your body. It also displays beautifully. Since an apron often hangs in a public space in your home or office, we want it to look just as amazing as the area you've spent time creating does.
 
WIDER STRINGS. In our aprons you'll never have mangled, twisted strings that get bunched up or get tied into impossible knots. We use 1" natural cotton webbing so you'll never have that issue. We've made the neck fully adjustable and attached the strings to hit you at your leanest and most flattering curve, no matter what your size or body shape.
 
PERFECT FIT. We've modified the length to mid-thigh so you have freedom of movement at your workbench, station or island. The apron covers you where you need it most, protects your clothes at counter height and doesn't touch the ground when you lean over to open the oven.
MAGIC SIZING. If you can believe it, our design fits most body types! Material width is usually listed on each pattern, but as a general rule this works. We call it magic sizing. Our aprons fit XS up to 1X without a problem. 

  

It's all in the family.

Once you try our brand, we think you'll agree that the time and effort we put into the design lab and creating our handcrafted products are worth every minute. In fact, we've created a little family with our products. And when you shop with us we hope you feel like family too.