To me crafting is more than just making things with your hands; it's a way to relax, connect with others, and improve your mental well-being.
When you focus on creating something, whether it's stitching, sewing, or any other craft, it helps you slow down and it gets you out of your head. Crafting can also bring people together and provide a sense of community, which is why I love teaching and sharing my knowledge.
Since I made the switch in 2015 to designing PDF sewing patterns instead of ready-to-wear (2008 – 2015), I've published several patterns that have been sewn all over the world and sold online internationally. I chose this path because the fast-paced fashion system didn’t feel right. I wanted to slow down, focus on design, the pattern-making process, and learn new skills.
Teaching from my experience as a creative online entrepreneur and seasoned sewer allows me to share this slower, more thoughtful approach. I teach in classrooms, on stage, online, through my pattern instructions, and on my blog, where I've shared various sewing tutorials.
from the archive presenting my collection at Amsterdan Fashionweek