A BIT ABOUT ME
I am a Belgian clothes designer and maker who studied in Antwerpen at the Academy of Fine Arts and at CTL in Gent. I worked for a number of renowned Belgian fashion designers before setting out on my own, and have been living and working in the UK for over 20 years.
I make one-off handmade pieces in natural materials that are both timeless and contemporary.
The finishing touches are hand stitched with meticulous attention to detail - as intricate on the inside as they are minimalist on the outside. I often use sustainable and vintage materials. Most of the fabrics I work in have been pre-washed by me with ecological detergent to ensure the fabric will behave well with home laundering.
I prefer to discuss before you purchase as each piece is unique and I need to make sure the sizing and details work for you.
I have a passion for materials and shapes, and always make pieces with forever in mind.
Bespoke commissions also undertaken.
Japanese apron workshop at Buckfast Abbey
friday 18th November
10AM-5PM
Make your own Japanese apron and learn some sewing skills that can be used for any sewing project. £85.00 per person, this includes materials and refreshments.
Parking is free
Restaurant on site.
Contact me sigridverschraeghen@gmail.com
PODCAST
In this week's episode of The Capital of Craft, Sarah James from Craft Festival & Find a Maker talks with clothes designer/ maker Sigrid Verschraeghen from her home in Silverton, Devon.
Born in Belgium, Sigrid won the coveted Best Stand award at this year’s Bovey Tracey Craft Festival. She trained as a fashion designer, working with various fashion houses, never feeling at home with the values of mainstream production. A move to the UK followed and the process of creating her slow-fashion label began.
Click here to listen.