Make & Mend

04/06/2026

We are 3 weeks into making shirts and they are looking soo soo good 👌🏼
Cannot wait to share some of the finished products with you

02/06/2026

Lots coming up . . .

🧵Bojagi Patchwork
June 14th - Tauranga
$40 - subsided by
Explore the beautiful Korean art of Bojagi and make your own reusable fabric wrapping cloth or wall hanging
✨Matariki Stars
July 10th, Tauranga
$30 - subsided by
Celebrate the spirit of Matariki, the Māori New Year, through craft, by creating a set of nine stars using upcycled fabric scraps.
👶 Mums & Bubs Sewing
June 17th, Athenree
$50
This workshop has sold out! Thank you to everyone who booked a place. I’ll be running more sessions soon

30/05/2026

Today I introduced 8 fresh sewist to the world of sewing. They left inspired and excited to continue sewing, so I can say with confidence my job is done 🙌🏽

14/05/2026

10/05/2026

Learn to sew a Shirt 🤩
Wednesdays | 12pm – 2.30pm
May 20th, 27th, June 3rd, 10th
Waihi Beach
$195

Take a little time just for you, lean into your creative side and learn how to make your very own shirt.

In this Workshop, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind shirt using my own self-drafted pattern, hopefully a new a favourite in your handmade wardrobe.

You’ll be guided every step of the way, so you can relax into the process, meet some lovely like-minded creatives, and enjoy the magic of making your own clothes.

You’ll be able to choose from a range of collar styles, from waves and ruffles through to clean, classic lines, alongside different sleeve options, so your shirt reflect you and your style. A paper pattern in your size is included, and all machines are set up and ready to go, just bring along your chosen fabric.

Follow the link in my bio to book your spot

07/05/2026

Moments from Stitch & Bitch this week.
Jeans hemmed, piping made, baby pants almost completed, ottoman covered, dungarees altered.
A productive and relaxing evening 🙌🏽

05/05/2026

Happy Me Made May!
Tis the month of celebrating handmade outfits, so here’s one very old make and one fresh off the machine.
Culottes - self drafted and cut from a second hand bed sheet ♻️
Shirt - self drafted and cut from naturally dyed cotton from deep in my fabric stash

If you love the shirt - you can sign up and make one with me. Workshop starting May 20th 🧵

27/04/2026

Announcing the first Stitch & Bitch of 2026 🧵 🍷
If you have been saving up your mending, have a simple project you want to dive into, or simply want to have a wine and a natter with other crafty ladies, this is a night for you.

Wednesday 6th May
6-8pm
Athenree - my home studio
$35 - bookings through my website

26/04/2026

A few special moments from my last school holiday
workshop, when we needle felted and hand sewed pocket pals 💛
I love seeing how each of the kids interpret the brief and no two creations are ever the same, and that’s the magic of it.
I wish we all held onto the creativity that seems to flow so freely when we’re kids ✨

24/04/2026

I made your clothes ✨

It’s Fashion Revolution Week, a time to stop and think about who made your clothes and call brands out!

April 22nd - 28th is the week that marks the anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory collapse, killing 1,134 underpaid and under valued workers, reminding us why transparency, fairness, and ethics in the fashion industry matter so deeply.

I am proud to be the hands behind your garments. Crafting thoughtfully, repairing lovingly, and sharing the skills so you can create your own.