Hello!

My name is Caroline. I started Little Package, a cycling cap & happy-making business, in 2005. I'm glad you could visit!

I have been sewing for over 25 years, and I make some of the best handmade cycling caps there are. They’re made right, they look good, they fit, and above all they make people happy. There's a reason most of my customers have been repeat customers for years — try me!

Three years ago I retired from a stressful nursing job to focus on caps. Some people are shocked I'd abandon a fancy career, but I'm proud to have followed my heart. Sewing caps keeps me connected to other cyclists, and gives me more time to ride my bike. Some favorite bike rides have been solo from PDX->SFO (2007) and Crater Lake->PDX (2010). It's possible I love mountain biking even more. And because I don't own a car, I get to ride my bicycle every day. What a life!

(Oh, and in case you're wondering, "Little Package" was originally a nickname based on my last name, "

A little more about me:

• My initials are C.A.P.
• My favorite foods are sushi, ice cream, and beer -- but probably not at the same sitting!
• I was born on the East Coast, grew up in Alaska, and moved to Portland when I was 15 years old. I've traveled all over, but Oregon is where it's at.
• I am carfree — I own three bikes instead (a Salsa Fargo, an old Schwinn Traveler, and a custom BMF aluminum/carbon hardtail MTB).
• I make every effort to buy Made in USA, and recycle as much as I can in my studio, including fabric.
• I am a silver sponsor of the NW Trail Alliance, a local mountain bike trail upkeep & advocacy group.
• I am a member of the Portland Society, a women's bike/business non-profit offering peer support & scholarships.
• I am a volunteer foster cat "parent" for the Oregon Humane Society.

What else would you like to know?

To my Friends and Customers:

I owe it to my friends (particularly my mother) and my customers for supporting and encouraging me. Thank you!

Clients have included:

Bridgetown Cycling
Cycle Works Oregon
Corsa Concepts
Cyclisme
Green Submarine Racing
Ira Ryan Cycles
Gründelbrüisers
Hammer Velo
Hankbuilt
Portland Bicycle Studio
Rapha
Sugar Wheelworks
Super Relax
Sweetpea Bicycles
Team Beer
Timothy Everest
Vanilla Cycles
VeloDirt

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