About me
I'm an artist/designer whose creativity spans across many disciplines. If something can be made by hand then I am giving it a go!
I graduated from UWE in 2007 with a BA in fashion and textile design and spent 10 glorious years designing sewing patterns for my own label. I built up great working relationships during that time with companies such as, Love Sewing magazine, The Foldline and Beyond Measure.
I am no longer designing for a living, but in my free time am delving into my sketchbooks and having a great time exploring colour and shape within my art. I'm definitely bringing my love of textiles onto the canvas, so to speak! I'm not sure how to share this work here yet, but I may add some if the time feels right. Thanks for stopping by!
Marilla x
SEWING PATTERNS
For over 10 years, I designed and produced women's sewing patterns. I took on every aspect of the production process from grading patterns, sewing samples and screen printing the packaging.
SEWING ZINES
I published a selection of sewing themed, zines. A brilliant format for sharing smaller sewing projects as well as exercising my illustration skills.
COMMUNITY CLOTHING
Community Clothing, a UK brand, ran a design competition for a Christmas 2024 gift voucher.
Using a limited palette I worked on a design reminiscent of postage stamps from the 1950's and 60's.
My submission was featured as a runner up on the companies website and I won a gift voucher!
