Kirsty Foster talks about her passion for sewing and why Wells is great

 

(Photo:graduation dresses)Kirsty Foster, from Chalmers HB in Wells, talks about her love of sewing and why working in Wells is great

Tell us about yourself:

I’m 32, married and from Street but I work in Wells.

As well as working at Chalmers HB I create hand sewn gifts and home ware items that I sell through my online business the Pink Gerbera, which can be found at facebook thepinkgerbera

When did you start sewing?

I did GCSE textiles years ago when I was at school but didn’t really do much after that.

Then my mother in-law gave me one of her old sewing machines and I decided to see if I could still remember all the skills I learnt years ago.

That was back in 2012 and it kind of when from there.

What do you enjoy making?

I prefer making home ware items such as personalised cushion covers rather than making clothes – it’s just more relaxing although I have made a couple of little girls dresses in the past.

I can even turn a mum’s favourite babygro into cushion cover if requested.

At the minute I’m working on personalised Santa sacks for Christmas already – it might sound too early but I’ve already made a couple, when it comes to getting orders ready for Christmas it’s never too early.

What’s the best thing about sewing?

I just find it really relaxing.

I can put the TV on a sew at the same time which is really nice because most of the time I’m doing it after a full day at work.

You work in Wells in the week – what’s your favourite thing about the city?

Wells is such a peaceful and picturesque place. It’s lovely being able to eat lunch on Cathedral Green or down by the Bishop’s Palace.

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