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Dressmaker Urges Younger Generation to Get Involved
Listed under: News
Published: Wednesday, June 22, 2011
We report every week about the growing reputation of crafts with knitting groups and craft clubs becoming cool, and this week is no exception.
A fashion designer and dressmaker is persuading youngsters to follow her example, grab their needle and thread and sew the seeds of their own success.
Jayne Maxwell from Rotherham, launched her own business called Thinbelina with help from the Rotherham Enterprise Project and specialises in made-to-measure lingerie, boned corsets, tutus and bustle dresses made from everything from leather to printed fabric.
Her business is booming with female clients enjoying her unique range of clothes, which she sells at wedding and craft fairs.
Prior to this, Jayne worked in the knitwear industry for years and has sewed garments for Marks & Spencer, but she loves doing her own boss and is encouraging others to do the same.
“I absolutely love what I do. I think it’s so important for young ones these days to gain useful tailoring skills. We need to get sewing back where it should be as I know some young girls who can’t sew on a button.
“As for shops, they charge a fortune for items you could make yourself for half the price.”
With young people being urged to start their own business and try their hand at sewing their own clothes, you could see your sales soaring and a new wave of young customers on the lookout for materials.
Jayne Maxwell from Rotherham, launched her own business called Thinbelina with help from the Rotherham Enterprise Project and specialises in made-to-measure lingerie, boned corsets, tutus and bustle dresses made from everything from leather to printed fabric.
Her business is booming with female clients enjoying her unique range of clothes, which she sells at wedding and craft fairs.
Prior to this, Jayne worked in the knitwear industry for years and has sewed garments for Marks & Spencer, but she loves doing her own boss and is encouraging others to do the same.
“I absolutely love what I do. I think it’s so important for young ones these days to gain useful tailoring skills. We need to get sewing back where it should be as I know some young girls who can’t sew on a button.
“As for shops, they charge a fortune for items you could make yourself for half the price.”
With young people being urged to start their own business and try their hand at sewing their own clothes, you could see your sales soaring and a new wave of young customers on the lookout for materials.
