ABOUT THE OWNER
Karyn Handler is the heart of LOM - Left of the Middle creations. She has had a passion for fashion and design for as long as she could remember. Her dream started when she was around 10 years old through sketching her designs, then realizing she could actually make what she was drawing. That was when her love of custom sewing began.
As a single mom of four girls, she moved to the city to attend Richard Robinson Fashion Design Academy of Ottawa, ON. She graduated in 2001. Over the years she has experimented with different custom sewing projects from halloween costumes for her daughters, general tailoring, to bridal and prom wear. Although her love of clothing design has always been the heart of LOM, she has branched out to other markets.
As she never shies away from an opportunity to grow and expand her skills, in 2017 she took on a new challenge in the marine industry. For seven years she expanded her knowledge of the marine industry under the support of her employer. In the spring of 2024, Karyn ventured out independently, opening a custom sewing marine division of LOM.
She continues to sew and create fashion items in her spare time, and plans to launch a line of custom apparel fall of 2024.
Located in Kemptville, ON
Operating hours:
Monday - Friday
9AM-5PM
By appointment only.