I've been wild sewing in wild Wales at my other sew studio, the caravan! When I'm doing my repair work it doesn't feel like work, it's what I'd be doing anyway because I love the way it makes me feel. My mind goes quiet when before my head was full of chatter. I get absorbed, utterly! The gentle systematic setting up for a sewing session. Anticipation and thoughtfulness as I think through where to start. All my senses come into play in the here and now. Looking and seeking

I've been rewriting my website blurb - it just didn't represent who I am or what I do anymore. So here's a little bit about me - take 2! Sustainable clothing troublemaker & repair artist, that's me! I live in Lewes, East Sussex where I’ve been working in the world of garment repair, refit and production since 2012. I have a profound passion for keeping clothes in circulation from mending to designing, teaching to clothes swaps. I’m on a mission to raise awareness about th

We’ve had a post-Bonfire lull at DOLLY which has been a welcome opportunity to take some time! Some breathing space to follow my sewing heart and actually follow through on those creative projects that have been lounging in my head for a while. I’ll be showcasing my latest clothing creations at the Selvedge Winter Fair THIS Sunday 23rd Nov. My new DOLLY Mixtures collection is where I get to play and use up my cloth stash at the same time. It’s an antedote to my intolerance

Saturday 29 Nov 2-4pm Our Clothes Swaps are a celebration of slowness, sustainability, and the quiet joy of preloved clothing. Whether you bring garments to swap or simply come to browse, we invite you to reflect on how we wear, repair, and share. And this time let's add some festive sparkle! Our Clothes Swaps are a celebration of slowness, sustainability, and the quiet joy of preloved clothing. Whether you bring garments to swap or simply come to browse, we invite you to

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