About
Modern, minimalist style in sustainable clothing for sizes XS–5X is what we do best.
At Sarah Sue Design, we create timeless pieces using exceptional fabrics and thoughtful craftsmanship. Our collections are made from linen, hemp, bamboo, wool, cotton, and other eco-conscious textiles, designed to feel beautiful, comfortable, and effortless to wear.
Our clothing is proudly Made in Canada, in Winnipeg, on Treaty 1 Territory.
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S A R A H S U E M A C L A C H L A N
Sarah Sue MacLachlan (she/her) has had a love for fashion for as long as she can remember. Raised as a prairie girl in rural Manitoba, Sarah grew up with big dreams and a deep passion for design. She threaded her first needle at just five years old and began formal industry training by age fifteen.
By eighteen, Sarah was working in Winnipeg at Nygård International’s head office, gaining valuable experience in large-scale fashion production. Soon after, she followed her ambitions west to Vancouver.
There, Sarah earned her degree in Fashion Design and Technology from Kwantlen Polytechnic University while building a career in the fashion industry. Over the next decade, she helped grow a small fashion business into a brand selling across Canada and the United States.
Eventually, the pull of home, family, and community brought Sarah back to Winnipeg. That return marked the beginning of a transformative chapter. She spent a year traveling, volunteering, teaching in the Fashion Department at MC College, and reconnecting with family and community. That period of growth became the foundation for what came next.
Ten years ago, Sarah launched Sarah Sue Design, turning a lifelong dream into reality. Built with creativity, hard work, and heart, the company has grown into what it is today. As the brand continues to grow, it remains a true reflection of Sarah’s vision, values, and passion for thoughtful design.
Kathleen
Meet Kathleen, aka Kathy or "The Mama". That's right this is Sarah’s Mama! Kathy works tirelessly away by Sarah’s side as her right, and left, hand lady.
Her favourite part of the business is getting to see our creations come to life after our many long months of development so that she can see how excited customers are to see everything. Mama is a people person and just loves to help our customers find their perfect piece.
She also has her hand in the whole process with helping with sewing and patternmaking in our studio. Not only does she help Sarah with the business, but she is her biggest support system and always tries to keep her smiling
Fun fact: Kathleen is mom to Sarah and her four sons (plus one bonus son), and she’s also a proud Nana. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her husband Tom and caring for her incredible garden, a true work of art!
Jen
Meet Jen, a wonderful part of our team from the beginning! Jen is always ready to lend a helping hand, whether she’s behind the scenes helping with sewing or out in person at our pop-up shows. She brings so much warmth and personality to everything she does, and she’s also one of our fabulous models!
Outside of the business, Jen loves spending time with her family and especially cherishes being a mom and Grandma. She also has a great love for plants and gardening. Plus she loves yummy food whether it’s cooking up some of her traditional family food or discovering new flavors from around the world at local restaurants with family and friends.
Jen is also one of the kindest and more than part of the team, she is a great friend!
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Making
Sarah and her Mama Kathy are the primary makers; patternmaking, cutting and sewing away in Sarah's small Winnipeg workroom as well as Jen lending a hand when she can.
In the past they also had some great help from the amazing team over at GarmaTech. The team is made up of Shelley (Owner & Patternmaker, Grader, Marker Maker) Ron (Cutter, Marker Maker) Ana, Rose & Inderjit (Sewers that create the magic). These amazing people have helped us create our line of beautiful clothing all right here in Winnipeg where we are all proud to say that we produce a line of clothing that is MADE IN CANADA .
Sarah Sue Design acknowledges that we are on Treaty 1 Territory, the traditional gathering place of the Anishinaabe (Ojibway), Ininew (Cree), Oji-Cree, Dakota and Dene people and the Birthplace of the Métis Nation and Heart of the Métis Nation Homeland.