• Founder/Teacher/Facilitator

    I’m a qualified Primary Teacher and long time sewer.

    From sewing in the school holidays with my Mum, I have always loved crafting and creating. My favourite sewing projects have been my firsts, first dress, skirt and top…I will never part with these as they remind me of where I started and my journey of sewing. Plus, I still wear some of these pieces.

    After having my two children, I started a small ecommerce sewing business which has now lead me to crafting this unique sewing experience for like-minded women. I had many queries from friends asking for my help to mend clothing or teach them how to sew. I know ‘Sip & Sew’ workshops will connect women together and continue the art of sewing through the generations. Coupled with my teaching degree it was a no brainer to start Sip & Sew Workshops NZ.

    I look forward to sewing with you and sharing my passion for creating.

  • Facilitator

    I have been sewing since I was ten years old, I fell in love with creating something out of nothing. Even from a young age, I would disregard sewing patterns, much preferring to bend the rules to suit myself. That has translated into an easy ability to adapt and change clothes at will. 

    I am now a mother of six and love whipping up clothes for the whole family… but mainly for myself 😅. My sewing strength is combining aspects from different garments and figuring out a way I can change it to suit my tastes. I love colour! The bolder the better, and very rarely wear black. 

    I am looking forward to meeting you all at Sip & Sew, and can’t wait to give you the tools to start your own creative journey. 

  • Admin Coordinator

    The people-loving, admin-obsessed support behind the scenes! With a passion for all things organisation and a heart for helping, I thrive in roles where I can support women in small business, helping fill the gaps so they can focus on what they do best. Project coordination, digital creation and relationship maintenance are where I come in - I help stitch all the pieces together to keep things seamless and strong.

    While I’m usually working away quietly in the background, don’t be surprised is you see me pop up in the workshop - I’m always up for a good yarn!