About Roobedo

Photo of Ruth in her studio by Marieke McBean Photography

Scottish designer-maker Ruth Morris set up the ROOBEDO label in 1999, when she lived in Edinburgh.

Relocating to her studio at the foot of Ben-y-Vrackie in the heart of Scotland in 2005, Ruth’s connection to her native homeland and its outlying Islands created a fresh and contemporary collection of wearables which was described as ‘urban dressing with a blast of country air running through it’. Although no longer ‘making to sell’, Ruth teaches and shares her skills with others.

Whilst making, longevity and function was so important to her; always adding useful pockets, simplicity of fit, fabrics tested for durability and washability and multi functional clothes that can be dressed up or dressed down. As well as producing clothing, Ruth’s collections grew to include accessories, gifts and homeware.

Attracted to the idea of a wholesome and sustainable product, Ruth championed and continues to follow the slow fashion movement. Aiming for zero waste, all textile waste is kept to a minimum by making-to-order and keeping and re-purposing scraps in her workshops and lessons.

Cut work and tools

…”I follow my heart to create a unique collection of high quality, hand-crafted products. I design, cut & sew every creation myself, here in my studio, and ship orders worldwide.”

…”I cut the cloth in single ply with shears. Pockets are hand crafted, seams stitched with care and pressed again & again. Buttons, special details and hems are all finished by hand.”

When you consider the creative and traditional processes involved in the making of each and every Roobedo product, you’ll understand why you have to wait for delivery of your order. Ruth’s twenty plus years of experience as a pattern cutter along with her sewing skills made her products stand out. Customer happiness and satisfaction is of huge importance and Ruth’s warm nature and her attention to detail meant customers came back time and time again.

…”My clothes are designed and made to last and I hope they will become favourites!”

…pressing, steaming, moulding…

More about Ruth . . .
Ruth graduated from The Scottish College of Textiles (Galashiels) in 1993 with a First Class Honours Degree, and was awarded a scholarship for her work at College.
After seven years service in the clothing industry as a pattern cutter, garment technologist, buyer and retail manager for a number of independent Scottish companies, she set-up her own business. She lectures in the Textiles Department at Dundee & Angus College and is a Qualification Verifier for the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) supporting Clothing and Textiles Industry and Educational Institutions across Scotland. She also also runs sewing workshops in her hometown.