About Us

Ingrid Johnstone

Ingrid has 38 years experience in design, pattern cutting and garment technology. She was trained in fashion design and manufacturing at Bradford university. Formally the Design and Technical Director of a UK based tailoring company for over 20 years, her background is in design, pattern cutting and garment construction, producing clothes in Europe, the Far East and Asia, for top end, high street retailers such as Jigsaw, Lk Bennett, Paul Smith, Joules, Next, Hobbs and many more. She decided to take early retirement during lockdown, and have a complete change in career, becoming a sewing and pattern cutting tutor.

Ingrid said " Sewing and pattern cutting is my passion, being able to pass on my knowledge and experience to other other people is an absolute pleasure. It’s great for peoples health and well being, while giving them a chance to meet and make new friends who are interested in sewing and crafting, it’s a very social activity. We are hoping for all age groups to come and start their sewing adventure with us."