Why Sew Serious

Meet Darlene Nudy of Why Sew Serious

Darlene Nudy has been immersed in the sewing industry for over 25 years, initially owning and operating a Drapery Workroom for more than two decades. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with talented designers, seamstresses, and business owners, working with exquisite fabrics and trims. After closing her drapery workroom in 2009, Darlene continued sewing part-time as a hobby, crafting all her products by hand in her home.

In 2016, after 26 years in the Custom Window Treatment business operating as D N Designs, Darlene rebranded her venture to Why Sew Serious. This change reflected a personal evolution following years of balancing a busy family life—raising three boys, engaging in Youth Ice Hockey and Special Olympics activities, and navigating through schooling and college, all while managing her custom workroom alongside her husband, Nick.

Together, Darlene and Nick run Why Sew Serious, a name chosen to mirror their lively personalities and their shared joy in working together daily. Although serious about their craft and customer satisfaction, they approach life with a sense of fun and camaraderie. Based in their studio in scenic Chester County, Pennsylvania, they take pride in producing every item themselves, ensuring quality and personal touch in every piece they create.