The Beginning

E.P. Etc. started during the pandemic when I made masks for my community, including see-through masks for lip-reading. After the pandemic, I took a hiatus from E.P. Etc. to pursue full-time work as a developer and analyst in addition to my writing (my other avocation).

One of a kind and limited runs … rescued & repurposed fabrics

Many items currently available are created from rescued or repurposed textiles. As a result, many are one-of-a-kind or limited runs. Other times I use “deadstock,” a fabric that is now longer available “off the bolt,” and is generally purchased from other small business sellers through sites like Etsy and ebay. Some of the fabrics currently shown are my own: fabrics I’ve had for quite some time and were either gifted or purchased. I’ve also had good luck at one of our regional “odd lots” chains in acquiring large cuts of upholstery fabric.

Some items do use off-the-bolt fabrics, such as linings for bags or custom-made items.

About renderings:

All items depicted are actual items in my current inventory as of October 2, 2025. Lining pictures and other details come from the original photographs. I’ve used digital tools to create backgrounds for my bags without altering the bags themselves. To protect my brand labels from duplication, they are not accurately depicted.