MADCAT

MADCAT Wedding dress designer, including special occasion dress alterations. MADCAT handprinted textiles of my drawings sold garments. Prices start at $2,000

MADCAT created in Nelson in 2002 is from the vision of designer Jill Alexander, come and visit at my workshop and textile studio in Founders Heritage Park. The MADCAT boutique has a range of handprinted textiles made into tailored fashionable skirts. Enjoy selecting from a stock size range of 10 textile designs, in a range of 6 colours. Made to measure service available. Also home to Vintage Insp

ired Bridal Wear. Unique designs created together to see the dream dress for each bride. All dresses made on site in my workshop at Founders Park. Call or email for a free 1hr consultation.

06/05/2026

SEWING SKILLS for beginners
Sunday 10 May $95
Founders Park, Nelson

This course is a series of demonstrations of essential sewing skills for you to practice on your own machine.

A beautiful day for screen printing. New cushion made up, ready for The Nelson Market tomorrow. Plus a few t shirts
01/05/2026

A beautiful day for screen printing. New cushion made up, ready for The Nelson Market tomorrow. Plus a few t shirts

Just 2 spaces left, please share with friends that own a sewing machine and want to get the best from it
12/04/2026

Just 2 spaces left, please share with friends that own a sewing machine and want to get the best from it

✂️ Adapting Patterns – 5 Week Workshop at MADCAT ✂️Ready to stop hunting for the perfect pattern and start creating your...
23/02/2026

✂️ Adapting Patterns – 5 Week Workshop at MADCAT ✂️

Ready to stop hunting for the perfect pattern and start creating your own?

Join tutor Jill Alexander for a practical, hands-on course designed to help you confidently adapt domestic sewing patterns to create garments that truly fit your vision.

🧵 Mondays | 6.30–9.00pm
📅 3–31 March 2026
💲 $195 for 5 weeks
📍 MADCAT Workshop, Founders Heritage Park, Nelson

By the end of the course, you’ll have created your own “how-to” guide full of pattern cutting theories — a brilliant resource to take home and keep using. Ideal for those with some garment-making experience who want to level up their skills.

Spaces are limited.
To reserve your place or request more information, contact:
📧 [email protected]

Sew… are you in? 🪡✨

Just 4 spaces left on this years pattern cutting course. Email shop@MADCATdesign.co.nz and I can send you full course de...
18/02/2026

Just 4 spaces left on this years pattern cutting course. Email [email protected] and I can send you full course details.

Skirts and tops $45, fabric from $7 a metre
23/01/2026

Skirts and tops $45, fabric from $7 a metre

Come and score a bargain and support a local designer/ maker. Beautiful hand printed MADCAT skirts now discontinued redu...
22/01/2026

Come and score a bargain and support a local designer/ maker. Beautiful hand printed MADCAT skirts now discontinued reduced to $75.

Come and search through the $45 and $75 rails of garments, a fraction of their original cost. Boxes of fabric $7, $10 an...
16/01/2026

Come and search through the $45 and $75 rails of garments, a fraction of their original cost. Boxes of fabric $7, $10 and $15 a metre.

Come and search out some great bargains
10/01/2026

Come and search out some great bargains

Address

Founders Heritage Park 87 Atawhai Drive
Nelson
7010

Opening Hours

Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+64 35391355

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