Whilst studying fashion design, Nicole was by far my favourite and most influential teacher. Her outstanding teaching methods, dedication and knowledge of the industry inspired me to thrive and enjoy every lesson

I would say I am still in the early days of setting up my own business Tattymoo.com, using my fashion & textiles industry background to help determine suitable materials & better sourcing. I see many new brands using slogans on sweaters & T-shirts, with online services or ready made items with little or no background in the industry other than being a consumer. I have tried to offer something different by using second hand or reclaimed fabrics, then hand-printing my own designs on a small screen @ home. All my skills were born out of education, either from college or Uni, where I studied surface pattern design & textiles, or through my training as a fabric & garment technologist. Now working for myself as a sole trader since Aug 2017 x E toastwin@gmail.com

I have always known that in my forties I have a brain explosion of information and my life would change for the better. All my working life I have focused on my fashion career, I have travelled the world and worked for some pretty outstanding fashion houses and brands. You, see.... now I have a baby all of my very own (with my husband too) but my focus is angled slightly to the right at her. I still love the industry and everything about its fast paced jet setting bubble drinking French seam. Hope you enjoy my new love as much as I have loved creating it.

I truly appreciate Nicole's knowledge and supportive  advice; as a business owner and fashion student her mentoring continues to be invaluable.