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"It's A KARF"

"It's A KARF" was created on June 9, 2022 by Designer - Yvette Catherine Powers, owner of the Brand Label "SZUTLE." Pronounced - subtle.

Yvette was born November 30, 1957 in Bronx, New York, the third of five siblings. As the middle child and eldest daughter, the responsibility of cooking and caring for a family of seven fell on her shoulders at the young age of eight.

Eventually, Yvette would grow up learning that caring for others was part of her calling. It became her passion.

In 1991 Yvette was ordained a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and the journey began to unfold.

Having personally experienced homelessness, she has a heart for those experiencing the same. She spends lots of her time cooking and feeding the down and out, encouraging their hearts with a meal and their soul with prayer.

Podcast

Her weekly podcast airs live on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/andnowyouknow where she shares mini-lessons from the Bible such as: salvation for all, healing, forgiveness, and so much more through faith in Gods' Son - Jesus Christ.

The Vision

One normal day of activities, Yvette heard these words down on the inside of her. "Cover your bottom."

Immediately recognizing the Spirit of God speaking to her, she proceeded to wrap a jacket, sometimes a blouse, around her waist, on top of her outer clothing to cover her backside, wearing it daily.

Two days passed when she failed to wear a garment wrapped around her waist. Feeling exposed, lusted after, and somewhat unclean, she repented to the Spirit of God and quickly made the correction.

While driving, Yvette took noticed of several women doing the same, wrapping a garment around their waist.

She pointed this out to the Lord; "Look Father, so many women are doing the same thing. Wouldn't it be a great idea if we created something that women could wear instead of their jacket, or shirt around their waist?"

Thus the vision was birthed.

Yvette began with a sketch. She then took photos of herself with several blouses and jackets wrapped around her waist for visual effect.

She performed online searches, visited the patent library and eventually contacted a pro bono patent attorney. He guided her on protecting her idea, along with steps towards making it a reality.

Yvette tried hiring a pattern-maker to put her vision to a template. However, no one was willing to sign the NDA - non-disclosure agreement - provided by her attorney.

Turning to the Holy Spirit, Yvette sought guidance as to how to create the pattern. It was a success!

Next, she attempted to hire a manufacturer to create the garment. Again, no one was willing to sign the NDA.

Once again, turning to the Holy Spirit for help, Yvette cut the pattern and sewed together the very first garment, making several different versions along the way, all the while, still uncertain of what the garment would be named.

The name sZutle (meaning: to peak a man's interest, leaving room for his imagination) was given from the Lord. Thus the birth of the brand name sZutle. Yet she knew that was not the name of her garment.

She began sewing, creating several garments. After several days she would ask; "What is it Lord, what is it called?" This time she received a title. "It's A KARF"

As she began wearing "It's A KARF," she noticed several positive responses. For example, she personally felt less exposed. Also, when in the presence of women accompanied by their significant other, the tension normally felt in the atmosphere, was absent (women understand what this means). Yvette sensed their minds were at ease. Peace was present.

Men also demonstrated a more mannerly, respectful behavior towards her, whether with or without his companion. There was a longing of wanting to know her, the extending compliments and interest were many.

It became clearer the more she wore it, as to why the Spirit of God encouraged her to "cover her bottom", and then to create "It's A KARF." It was His idea all along.

On June 27, 2022, Yvette asked; "Lord, what is the meaning of the acronym KARF. She got it!

KARF - Keeping Attention Reasonably Focused.

Without reason, there is lust. Within reason, there is curiosity.￼

It's not a skirt. It's not a scarf. It's not a shirt.

"It's A KARF" by sZutle