Teacher launches Blessed in Distress clothing line to help sports fans level up on gameday

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Blessed in Distress launched in 2020, when teacher Jennifer Basile found herself with some rare downtime due to the pandemic.

She started off first dyeing and distressing graphic Ts, then turned her hobby into a full-fledged business that now outfits Philly sports fans with unique blends that are so Philly.

The business venture helps offset some of the costs she incurs buying supplies for her 6th grade students at Thomas Elementary School in South Philadelphia.

"As teachers, we have to pretty much pay for everything that we provide for your students - decorations, supplies," Basile says. "So having a side hustle like this has really made it easier to purchase things for them."

Blessed in Distress offers an array of combinations, with two dye choices (spray and bleached), hoodies, crop tops and a seemingly unlimited option of prints and phrases.

Her most popular looks include the "Drop Bombs" Phillies print and all of her Eagles gear are in high demand.

Items are made-to-order, allowing for true customization and she recently started making prints and items for non-Philadelphia fans.

"Never in a million years did I imagine that Blessed in Distress would turn into what it has since 2020," Basile says. "It's just surreal. It's really cool. It's been a very wild ride."

You can order from Blessed in Distress on their website or Instagram.