About me
I am an artist and designer whose creativity spans across many disciplines. If something can be made by hand then I am willing to give it a try!
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.
My current focus is illustration and sketching from observation. My sketchbooks have become a great source of reference for my work and my style is ever evolving, as with any creative pursuit.
Please message me via my contact page if you have any enquiries regarding commissions etc... I am always up for a challenge!
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!
