Say hi and buy from Miller Burdette’s woman-owned clothing line, Patched 615. Every Saturday, she showcases her fashion designs at the Nolensville Farmers' Market from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
At only 17 years old, Miller started her business from her entrepreneurial spirit and creativity. Miller upcycles clothes and fabrics into new and exciting designs. She handcrafts her scouted fabrics into sweatshirts, hoodies, t-shirts, accessories, and purses. She harvests retired clothing from Goodwill, Salvation Army, and clothing companies like Natural Life. Her best sellers are bygone army jackets, turned trendy, with the meaningful message and “love” logo patched to the outerwear.
Her portfolio is worth bragging about. She can be found not only at the Nolensville Farmers Market, but also at the Centennial Crafts Fair, seasonally at the Pumpkin Fest, and at the Franklin Mistletoe Market. She is also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Depop, a current creatives platform much like Etsy. In any given month, she can be showcasing at six different markets.
Her personal style is reflected in her designs, which are influenced by Y2K fashion. She looks up to other fashion designers for innovation, such as Sherri Hill, a popular designer specializing in dresses for celebrities, proms, and weddings.
Miller has a long history of talent. Even at such a young age, she has accomplished so much. She began sewing in kindergarten and has continued since. Family, friends, and the community have loved her designs and wear them proudly around town or school. She’s thrilled when people see her work and ask for a custom piece. It is a delight to see their reactions, she says.
She plans to continue growing the business. She wants to help her community and the environment by recycling existing fabrics and clothes into a sustainable clothing line.
When not creating a sustainable clothing line, she is busy participating in her high school track team, business composition group, music circle club, and cookie club.
When commenting on being a solo female businessperson and why it is important to recognize her accomplishments, she said the business world needs more female representation. She hopes to “make a change.” Her popular clothing line has already generated $20,000 in capital since its start.
“Hard work can definitely pay off,” says Miller. There may be some waves in the ocean, but there will always be “smooth sailing” in the future.
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