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I work freelance as a creative pattern cutter for womens and mens fashion brands - this involves making patterns from scratch, amending existing patterns, sewing samples, completing technical and measurement specs, and design sketches. More Info

Vintage & Preloved Clothing Vintage Akimbo is a personally curated selection of vintage clothing and accessories with a timeless yet contemporary feel. The hand-selected collection offers garments and accessories which are well-made, high-quality and mainly made of natural fabrics such as cotton, silk and linen. Vintage Akimbo is about sustainable and environmentally friendly fashion - transforming tired, second-hand clothes by mending, darning and sewing by hand to give each special item a new More Info

A monthly sewing subscription box service offering full sewing kits for creatives to sew up their own wardrobe. Box includes the full kit including patterns, trims, notches, gifts and the niche of African fabrics. Fabrics are sourced in Africa and made by skilled artisans and craftspeople. More Info

cheekyhandmades teaches sewing classes, makes bespoke items and fixes sewing machines More Info