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I Started Jelliebend With $3,000 and a Sewing Machine

I started Jelliebend in my tiny NYC apartment while training as a professional contortionist.

At the time, I knew I had scoliosis and was making very good use of my hypermobility - lol, though I didnโ€™t fully know I was hypermobile yet.

My body was craving support, but every option I found was scratchy, bulky, restrictive, and a total sensory nightmare for my ADHD brain.

So I put my sewing machine on the kitchen counter and got to work. After countless trips to the Garment District, endless fabric testing, and sample after sample, I created something that felt simple but magical: support that made me feel held together without restricting me.

I put my entire savings- $3,000, into the first production run and could only afford to make two sizes.

After being rejected by investors,  I went $20,000 into credit card debt and kept going anyway. It was terrifying, but it worked.

Today, Iโ€™m so proud of how far Jelliebend has come and so honored to support this community.

-Ellie

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I Started Jelliebend With $3,000 and a Sewing Machine

I started Jelliebend in my tiny NYC apartment while training as a professional contortionist.

At the time, I knew I had scoliosis and was making very good use of my hypermobility - lol, though I didnโ€™t fully know I was hypermobile yet.

My body was craving support, but every option I found was scratchy, bulky, restrictive, and a total sensory nightmare for my ADHD brain.

So I put my sewing machine on the kitchen counter and got to work. After countless trips to the Garment District, endless fabric testing, and sample after sample, I created something that felt simple but magical: support that made me feel held together without restricting me.

I put my entire savings- $3,000, into the first production run and could only afford to make two sizes.

After being rejected by investors, I went $20,000 into credit card debt and kept going anyway. It was terrifying, but it worked.

Today, Iโ€™m so proud of how far Jelliebend has come and so honored to support this community.

-Ellie 

Jellie Brand Values

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Care

Every design begins with empathy. We create products that feel like a supportive hug.

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Community

We share our stories, lift each other up, and celebrate every winโ€”big or small. 

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Resilience

Even when life gets hard, Jelliebend has your back โ€” and youโ€™ve got the resilience to keep going.