Alex

Alex is a Romanian born businesswoman who’s been living in London with her fiancé Carl for the last five years.

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From	London
Occupation	Corporate Sustainability Manager

She started sewing in 2009 after buying a cheap sewing machine and deciding to teach herself the craft. She began by upcycling her mother’s old clothes before packing her sewing machine to move to London, where she took up sewing lessons to improve her skills.

I’m an obsessive compulsive sewer.
Alex

Alex admits to being ridiculously competitive, she loves her overlocker, claiming she couldn’t live without it. If Alex had the option she would be at the machine all day and dream about sewing all night!

Alex loves to combine fabric, and often uses faux leather in her clothes. She is as passionate about sustainability in her sewing as she is in her work, and hopes to encourage people to try and make clothes by recycling, upcycling and using sustainable fabrics.

“I’m an obsessive compulsive sewer. When I’m making something I want to sit there till it’s done. Often I sew till 1am or 2am because I want to wear it the next day.”

“My fiancé Carl really likes the fact that I have such an intense hobby and he’s really proud I can make all the things I sew.“