How I Got Started and the Meaning Behind Parthena’s Boutique

Guest Blog Post by Jessica Hesedahl, owner of Parthena’s Boutique

First, let me tell you about the meaning behind the name Parthena. My great X 3 grandma was a seamstress in the earlier 1900’s. She would sew/tailor clothing for major department stores for a living. As a young child I remember watching her sew at her machine. My sister and I would stand at her sewing table, watching as she would whip up a new pair of pajama pants and button down top for us during our occasionally, weekend visits. I loved to be near her when she would sew. Not only do I recognize her for her craft, but I have always loved her name. Her name was Parthena Ellen. She never cared for her first name, so she went by Ellen all her life. But I always found it to be beautiful and unique. Therefore, I felt my shop needed to be named after her. For her inspiration and uniqueness.

I have been sewing on and off since my early teens, but it wasn’t until I became a parent, 10 years ago, I really got into sewing as a hobby. I wanted to create unique pieces for my children. To this day my 6-, 8-, and 11-year-old still request mama made items and I love it. Maybe someday they will be interested to learn the craft of sewing and I will be more than happy to teach them. As for now, I hope that my customers love my handmade one-of-a-kind pieces as much as I do. I created this shop to share with others my creations of children and Infant clothing because I love my hobby.