Wear the clothes you love
ABOUT ME: pattern cutting edit
Hi! I'm Vanessa, designer and creator of Vanessa Hansen Studio sewing patterns, hard at work creating sewing patterns full of flair and character for you to make at home.
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I've worked for London labels such as Erdem, Emilia Wickstead, Issa London, Reiss and Topshop. After a year away from the fashion world, I decided to leave the industry to share my love and knowledge of style, design and pattern cutting with you.
Being a trained pattern cutter, this is really where my heart is: in the shape, fit, and lines of patterns. Let me help you create a sustainable and beautiful wardrobe to feel proud of.
Working with nature to create colour
ABOUT ME: natural dyeing edit
My work with textiles is not limited to sewing and pattern cutting - I also work with natural dyeing which, after my first dye pot using avocado to dye a linen scarf pink, has become one of my passions. Together with my mother we developed a Swedish brand of products to cater to other natural dyers in Sweden wishing to immerse themselves in this ancient technique of creating colourful fibres.
I prefer using second hand and vintage textiles and love the dyeing technique Eco printing where whole leaves and flowers are used to transfer their pigment directly to the fabric through a steam bath.
Natural dyeing has made me more understanding and respectful of nature and is a way for myself to work hands on with sustainability and circular ideas in my own life.
"I LOVE STYLE AND DESIGN
I love wearing beautifully crafted clothes that mirror my personality and my mood. Clothes that make me feel confident. I believe that clothes can be a way of expressing yourself, and we all need to wear them, so why not wear something stunning?"
Vanessa
