It began after a love of sewing clothes for my children took over and I realised I wanted to take it more seriously. People asked if I sold what I made and looked shocked when I said I didn't.
I had a small stall at the end of 2015 at a local craft fair. I sold one item, made a profit of £2 and was thrilled that other people wanted to buy the things I made. I didn’t have a plan I just made anything anyone wanted in any fabric they wanted me to.
I am passionate that slow fashion is the future and it can work for your kids. It doesn't have to be dull, or floaty but can be bold, bright and fun.
By making some small changes to the way I work – I now cut out and sew in batches which reduces fabric waste and my packaging is recyclable and plastic free – Tutti Frutti Clothing really is a sustainable brand.
Each garment and item is individually cut out in my home studio and then sewn up by a small team of local seamstresses.
I am passionate that slow fashion is the future and it can work for your kids. It doesn't have to be dull, or floaty but can be bold, bright and fun. By making some small changes to the way I work – I now cut out and sew in batches which reduces fabric waste and my packaging is recyclable and plastic free – Tutti Frutti Clothing really is a sustainable brand. I now live in Hertfordshire and run Tutti Frutti Clothing from my home studio, alongside local seamstresses who work with me to create the beautiful clothes. Each and every garment is individually cut out and sewn by me or my team of local seamstress - I really believe that making small difference contributes to big changes.
Which is why I use organic and other eco-friendly fabrics and spend hours (really – you can ask my husband!) searching for the perfect fabrics to make cool clothes for children.
Being kind is an important part of Tutti Frutti Clothing. The fabrics I choose are kind to the planet but I also want that kindness to spread beyond the clothes I make. Kindness can take many forms and for Tutti Frutti Clothing that means giving away money from every sale I make.
I now donate 100% from the sale of my headbands and scrunchies to my local foodbank. Previously I have chosen a local, national or international charity that helps people and given them 10% from my sales that month. It is my way of being kind and giving something back.
So far I have donated just over £1500 to charity. Please visit my website to see which charities you have helped support.