
Hello!
I’m Heidi Castleden - Maker, Mama, Wife and founder of Castleden Co.
Creating and making has long been an integral part of my life. As a child I’d so often fall asleep to the sound of the sewing machine, only to wake up and see the dress I’d envisaged when Mum had let me choose the fabric and pattern just days before—pure magic to a little girl.
It’s this same magic Castleden Co works to recreate for all women, feel good, quality clothing & accessories you will love and wear.
Since 2014 Castleden Co has grown into a small collective of craftswomen that relies on an extended team of supporters. Along with our all important customers and stockists, we have a wonderful community of family and friends who make it all possible.
I am so thankful to each and every one of these individuals and we welcome you to join the fun as Castleden Co continues to create moments of magic.
— Heidi
**PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS A PRE ORDER ITEM AND WILL BE DISPATCHED APRX TWO WEEKS FROM DATE OF ORDER **
The Betsy Dress is back in our brand new exclusive Katherine Hall print.
The classic cut of our Betsy shift dress has been a Castleden Co staple in many wardrobes for years, and for good reason!
With cap sleeves, slight shaping through the body and two hem line options, this is an easy wear piece that's as comfortable as it is flattering and suitable for just about any occasion. Made in our stunning new KH x Cco print, each dress is individually cut using a different part of the print, meaning each dress is its own unique work of art. Optional fabric tie belt included.
Hand crafted in Boorowa, NSW, to the highest construction standards and quality finishing. Our clothes are made to be worn and enjoyed, care for your Castleden Co garments and they will serve you well for years to come.
FABRIC GUIDE:
45%Linen 55%Cotton 185gsm
**Each garment is individually hand cut using a different section of print, meaning each one is its own unique work of art and pattern placement may therefore differ from the product image shown
Washing Instructions:
Hand Wash or Cool Delicate Machine Wash. Line Dry in Shade, do not Tumble Dry. We recommend shaping garment while damp and finishing with a medium iron once dry.
Total Garment length option 1 aprx 100cm
Total Garment length option 2 aprx 85cm
Edwina is 170cm tall and wearing length option 1 (100cm) size small
Please refer to size guide when ordering
Every single Castleden Co piece is 100% designed, cut, stitched and finished in country NSW. Our clothes are not just made to look great, but to be wearable, comfortable, make you feel good, and most importantly: to last. Care for your beautiful handmade clothing and it will serve you well.
Because we only ever make a handful of each design, and with a slightly different part of the print revealed in each garment, you’ll know that whatever you wear from us is entirely unique.
There’s no giant factory, no labour outsourcing or mass-produced-fast-fashion about any of our handmade pieces. When we do need to turn to third parties we do our utmost to use local and small suppliers—because without small business, things get really boring.
The vast majority of our fabrics are exclusively designed in Australia for Castleden Co. Where pre-produced fabric is used, we will source it as locally as possible or ideally use ‘deadstock’ - that’s fabrics left over from large producers, saving it being sent to landfill. This also means that high quality fabrics like silk, wool and cashmere are more affordable—if we get it cheaper, so do you.
There are often little surprises in Castleden Co clothes, such as a piece of vintage silk for pocket lining, or buttons from our cache of vintage deadstock gems. Not only are they beautiful, they reduce waste and help us tread just a little lighter on this fragile earth.