How it all started!

The Roots

As a child and walking through rows and rows of beautifully lavish fabrics of all colours, embroidered details and sparkly sequins catching the light; for me was like being in a candy shop, not knowing which to look at first.

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My aunts would make these glorious outfits of all fits and styles. It would never fail to amaze me how a rectangle of fabric could turn into something so beautiful.

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I had my first sewing machine at 6 years old, where I would play around with stitches, sewing everything I could find (including my mums favourite tablecloth). Other than this however, my sewing journey was fairly sporadic, while being quite crafty making pencil cases out of date boxes.

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During my High School years, Had revived my passion during textiles, learning about the planning and research stages, as well as the making processes where I made a kite, a pair of slippers and a run-way catwalk sequinned cape (luckily there was still time to work on my fashion sense).

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I got my first proper sewing machine in 2014 once I had finished my studies, from which I dipped in and out of sewing whenever I got inspired to make something, however, it wasn't until the pandemic hit in 2020 when I had no other distractions from my work in the NHS, when I decided I wanted to pursue a professional level of sewing in the form of garments.

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And this is when this baby was born.

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With the very same sewing machine I bought in 2014, I launched this project. Due to my very busy lifestyle, it meant I found it hard to set time aside for sewing and my other creative projects. Not only has it made me accountable to progress in my sewing journey, but I have met so many great people like you along the way and I love the community we have here!

To see what I’ve been up to, browse my site, learn about my passions, and I hope you find inspiration and fulfilment in the community here.

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Happy Sewing!

Shirin xoxo