What inspired you to start your business?
I’ve always loved making things, with early memories of sewing dolls’ clothes on my toy machine. After school, I dreamed of becoming a fashion buyer, but like many in the 80s, I took a regular job and later became a mum. At 29, I left my job and completed a fashion degree – one of the best decisions I ever made. I loved it, but when I became pregnant again, paying the bills came first.
During Covid I started creating again. I then met an incredible woman, Kay Avery, who became my mentor and inspired me to keep going.
While continuing my full-time job at Wandsworth Council (where I’ve worked for 24 years), I began making patterns and garments for friends and colleagues. Eventually, I reduced my hours and in May 2025, started selling clothes for curvaceous women at Tooting Market.
What problem does it solve?
My boutique is a small space away from the high street, designing clothes for women juggling life but refusing to shrink or apologise for who they are today.
What would you tell your 16-year-old self?
Believe in your dream and never let anyone tell you that you can’t.
Share an example of how support, collaboration, advice or generosity that has helped turn your ambition into action.
Meeting my mentor Kay Avery made me realise that I was where I needed to be.