Julie West
Founder and Owner of ReDesigns
In 2016, after years of teaching and sewing for the public, Julie saw a need that inspired her to create job solutions for her very own family, as well as, other families throughout the city.
As Haley, her second daughter, approached her high-school graduation from the Special Education Program, Julie recognized the need for adaptive measures for their family concerning long-term living. She took her experiences and love for repurposing scraps and discarded items and created a business.
With the help of local textile suppliers and donations from individuals, supplies and materials for one-of-a-kind products were compiled. Many opportunities and fabulous people came in and out of the process throughout the first 7 years. Much was learned, and the company developed while creating job opportunities for a small team of members with a broad range of skill sets. Redesigns moved to the Coley Road location several years into the formation of the company.
In 2023, ReDesigns began partnering with The Shine Foundation, a local non-profit with the sole purpose of supporting and connecting with Special Needs Families. This collaboration has now ignited workshops and opportunities for heightened engagement with the Special Needs community. Volunteerism and financial support options are available now as well through the Shine Foundation.
Haley West
Co-Founder and ReDesigns Inspiration
Haley has proudly graduated with an Occupational Diploma from Tupelo High School. At 26, she works with her mom as a seasoned serger machine operator and organizer. She is also a part-time employee with Mississippi Senior Care, where she forms boxes and offers her organizational skills. This diversity is what we are all about. Her ability to be independent from family, while using her gifts in both work spaces! We have learned from our experience, that job skills and opportunity for independence are vital! ReDesigns has served as a gentle merge of family, work, and social life for Haley!
Maddie Plunkett
ReDesigns Employee
Maddie is the third of the four West family children. She is a young creative that enjoys arts, crafts, and spending time with her horses. Maddie is currently an Occupational Therapy Assistant, who is obtaining her Bachelor Degree from the University of Mississippi; however, she stays eager to help out at the shop in her free time. Maddie was a vital part it the start up of ReDesigns, and has been consistently a friend and help mate to her sister, Haley.
Catherine Rodgers
ReDesigns Employee
Catherine is joyful, creative, and full of bright ideas! She has become very proficient on the sewing machine and can even thread one all by herself! She is very precise and always wants to try new ideas, which leads her to using these skills at home.
Madison Dennis
ReDesigns Employee
Madison has been here with Haley since the very beginning. She is always enthusiastic to learn new skills and create any and every product she can get her hands on. She is exceptionally good at cutting strips for our hand-braided rugs! Besides working at ReDesigns, Madison also works a Tellini’s, competes in the swimming competitions for the Special Olympics, and played on the national flag football team!
Spencer Kirkpatrick
ReDesigns Employee
Spencer will always be remembered as the “King of MSU”. After completing the ACCESS program at Mississippi State University, he came home to Tupelo and we couldn’t be happier that he joined us in the shop. He provides the happiness that we all need! Upon entering any shift we all know he will go straight to cleaning up the space; what an important skill to have, because we are very messy! Stripping fabrics and batting are two more of Spencer’s top jobs!
Gracie Hopkins
ReDesigns Social Media Coordinator
Gracie will graduate from Tupelo High School in May 2025. She’s on the volley ball team and student council. She has been part of the Harrisburg youth group and came into the ReDesigns family this past spring! She’s extremely creative and provides ideas and support to the social media aspect of what ReDesigns has to offer. Gracie is a light in every room she walks into.