Chelsey St.John has always had a passion for sewing and designing. While participating in the Inspire Nunavut program, she founded Sophia’s Outerwear, an e-commerce store offering handmade winter clothing for all ages. Each garment is designed and sewn with care by Chelsey herself. Chelsey takes pride in her ability to create beautiful, distinct designs that will keeps her customers warm during the cold Arctic winters .

Chelsey believes in the importance of having warm, well made clothing for all her community. Sophia's Outerwear has committed to providing members of the community who lack warm clothing with garments through her Buy One Give One (BOGO) initiative. Customers can purchase warm clothing for themselves and Chelsey will sew a warm winter parka specially for someone who needs one.

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