HONOLULU (KHON2) — ‘Stitch’d By Rhys’ products are all handmade by one woman. Founder Rhys Kaholokula says her grandmother taught her how to sew simple elastic dresses and tops.
After having her own daughter in 2024 and going through postpartum depression, Rhys decided sewing would be a good hobby to pick back up again.
She started posting her creations on social media including her slouchy patchwork bags, but never thought about selling them. With encouragement from her friend, Rhys says she finally got the guts to create her sewing account in June 2025…