My collection includes recent work that I believe shows the diversity of my skills. I've included study pages, design ideas and development, drawing, garment making and hand & machine embroidery. Embroidery is something I really like, and it features frequently in my work.  My deconstructed WW1 jacket is an example of a contemporary interpretation of embroidery, whilst my botticelli corset is more traditional.

My latest project, an interpretation of a book on 1967 resulted in a dress combining knitted samples and picture embroidery. I believe the finished garment is innovative, but also commercial.

I have a real passion for all things related to fashion and I believe studying Foundation Art & Design has pushed my work to the next level. Having to experience a mixture of creative medium at the start of my course has really helped galvanise my desire to pursue fashion studies.

I am excited by The course at Manchester Metropolitan because it covers both Historical and current fashion, whilst giving me the opportunity to specialise in year 2 and 3. I am particulary interested in developing my skills in the areas of knitwear or embroidery. 

I believe it will allow me to expand by basic knowledge and equip me with a solid set of skills that I can bold a successful career on. 

I believe I will fit in well at Manchester Met. I'm an easy-going team player who works well in a group, I'm also very self motivated. I believe both attributes, along with creative flair and technical ability are vital to be a success in the highly competitive fashion industry.

Photography promoting handbags

Deconstructed jacket based on interpretation of WW1 with machine embroidery

Silk corset based on the Italian Renaissance, with hand embroidery and machine embroidery

Lingerie designs and samples

Simple Sketches

sculptural design idea for Printed Textiles