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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!​
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I have a BA in fashion and textile design and spent 10 years designing sewing patterns for living. I built up great working relationships during that time with companies such as, Love Sewing magazine, The Foldline and Beyond Measure.​
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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. My most up to date work is available to view on my portfolio page.
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Whilst I am not actively looking for design work, please message me via my contact page if you have any enquiries regarding commissions etc... I am always up for a challenge!
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Marilla x
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Below are examples from my sewing design business, including mini zines, screen printed packaging, plus some random pottery... I would love to get back to a pottery studio at some point!
SEWING ZINES
A selection of self published, sewing themed, mini zines printed on recycled paper.
screen printed packaging
Packaging for sewing patterns designed to be easily screen printed by me in my limited studio space.
clothing design
Over the 10 years I spent designing women's sewing patterns for sale, I developed a very identifiable aesthetic based on clean, utilitarian shapes. I also learnt how deeply important it is to consider accessibility in every detail, whether that be size inclusivity or the ease of taking a garment on or off no matter what your bodies capabilities.
pottery
To broaden my creativity I enjoy learning new skills and spent a year attending a weekly pottery class (2018 - 2019). Here I was able to apply my design aesthetic to a completely different medium. I absolutely loved it!
