OUR STORY

Where do you find the perfect flower girl dress for your toddler?

For Dottie & Mae founder Kali Crawford, the answer turned into the inspiration for her business: create one yourself from repurposed fabrics.

For this flower girl dress, Kali chose a very sentimental fabric to repurpose: her mother’s wedding dress. The result was a beautiful, one-of-a-kind dress that not only impressed everyone at the wedding, but inspired Kali to discover what else she could create from upcycling fabrics.

When her second daughter was on the way, Kali decided it was time to share her creations with others. Thus, Dottie & Mae was born as an online baby and toddler boutique. It has grown into a playful and inclusive fashion brand for all. Dottie & Mae features only handmade pieces sewn from 100% up-cycled fabrics.

Meet the Designer

Hi! I'm Kali (she/her), the creator of Dottie & Mae. I'm a self taught fashion designer with a passion for sustainability. I'm a mama of two toddler girls and one 10lb fur baby named Peanut. I believe children should be encouraged to express their true authentic selves through their clothing, that boys can love unicorns and girls can love dinosaurs, and everyone could benefit from a little more dopamine dressing.

While I started Dottie & Mae as a baby and toddler boutique, it continues to grow into a brand for the whole family. I am always working on adding new fun and inclusive pieces for kids and adults.