In October, we expanded the team from one (Lydia), to six. So, here, through a series of super quick fire questions we introduce to you the new team. You’ll see us popping up on the blog and on social now and then, so do say hello. We’d love to hear from you. And if you need to get in contact with one of us directly, our individual contact details can be found on the About page.

Enjoy!
- Written by Alice (new Community Coordinator)

Name + Nicknames: Ana

Job Title: Studio Intern & Order Packing Queen

Star sign: Scorpio
What's your ideal Sunday: Slow mornings, long walks, big lovely meals and I love ending my week with a good dance (I feel it shakes the week away and prepares me for what's to come).
You, in 3 words: Little, Courageous and Determined.
Favourite Studio Snack: Carrot cake and a cup of tea.
Moonlight or Sunshine: Sunshine!
Favourite MMW pattern: Oh I love them all. But currently making myself the Greta Dungarees in Natural Denim and I'm really excited.
Favourite Indie brand: Cawley and Bode
Something you feel we should know about you: I love learning a new skill. I've just redone my studio and bedroom space from scratch, which meant learning everything from poly filling walls to sanding and staining wood. I've loved it!
You, summarised in a song: 'Seabird' the version by Babeheaven. I feel it talks so much about journey, changes and finding home.
What's your passion: A little bit of everything? I've never really had one passion but have always been passionate about doing things that I love and that make me feel good.
A quote to live by: ‘I think I can, I think I can, I think I really really can’. My gran spent hours encouraging me to say that in front of the mirror whenever I felt unsure about myself.
What's your secret super power: Does making salad dressing count? Every time... brilliant salad dressings.
The place you would most like to go on holiday right now: ANYWHERE, preferably somewhere I can go swimming! I was meant to go away for my birthday that's coming up but with the 2nd lockdown, I'm gutted I won't be going anywhere.

Name + Nicknames: Alice, APB, PB

Job Title: Community Coordinator

Star sign: Leo
What's your ideal Sunday: A cycle ride out of the city with a thermos of tea and a packed picnic. Then back early to cook something delicious and spicy while dancing round the kitchen. After dinner a card game, a beer and chats.
You, in 3 words: Excitable, Curious, a Dreamer
Favourite Studio Snack: Cashews all day, every day, anywhere.
Moonlight or Sunshine: Moonlight
Favourite MMW pattern: Greta Dungarees
Favourite indie brand: Katie Gillies
You, summarised in a song: Fula Fula - Konono No.1.
What's your passion: Textiles. I dream of travelling to places with a rich textile history and learning all about them (think North Vietnam, Mexico, Morocco).
A quote to live by: ‘You’re a clean slate with your own face on’ - Sylvia Plath.
What's your secret super power: I have an uncanny ability to spot wildlife in urban areas.
The place you would most like to go on holiday right now: Somewhere warm where I can dance outside in a big outdoor piazza under the moon (ideally with many people, but I can hold on that for now).

Name + Nicknames: Claudia, Clau, Claud, Cla-Cla (The only nickname I got during school)

Job Title: Studio Assistant

Star sign: Aquarius sun sign, Capricorn rising, Leo moon sign - a complex and chaotic blend.
What's your ideal Sunday: Going for a walk up one of the many hills in my town with my mum or sister, coming home to a cup of tea and then probably sewing or painting in the afternoon, some kind of warm delicious dinner and a bath with a book in the evening!
You, in 3 words: Fabric-obsessed, Romantic, Wise-old-crone-in-a-24-year-old’s-body (it counts as three words if they are hyphenated right?)
Favourite Studio Snack: depends on the day but most probably a dark mint chocolate or matcha chocolate kit-kat with a cup of tea, that’s a firm post-lunch must have.
Moonlight or Sunshine: Sunshine all the way! I’m a day witch.
Favourite MMW pattern: I have just bought the Josie Bra and Pants Pattern along with some Pistachio cotton jersey fabric and cobalt elastic which I am incredibly excited to use.
Favourite Indie brand: I absolutely adore the garments made by Serpent & Bow - a Santa Rosa based duo that create beautiful hand printed leotards and underwear sets which they also dye themselves using natural pigments.
Something you feel we should know about you: I wish I was a chess champion after watching the Queen’s Gambit! New lockdown goal. That aside I have been making my own clothes since I was 18 and now a large chunk of my wardrobe is me made which is great!
You, summarised in a song: Dream Fortress by Grimes. It’s unusual, ethereal, tempting and takes you on a journey with some eerie twists but ends on a clearing note.
What's your passion: Textiles - I want to go around the world and learn techniques and ancient textile traditions within different cultures.
A quote to live by: ‘Don’t sweat the small stuff’ - our neighbour gave that advice to my mum years ago and I think it’s such a good one, especially right now in a world full of information and news it's easy to get swept up.
What's your secret super power: My smile - you’ll know when you see it.
The place you would most like to go on holiday right now: Japan, specifically this one Airbnb my sister and I stayed in in the Nara countryside. It was owned by an artist and right by a river which we swam in daily. There or the depths of Italy, specifically the Tuscan countryside.

Name + Nicknames: Jamilla, Jam, Jim-Jam, jives,

Job Title: Pattern Cutter & Production Assistant.

Star sign: Capricorn
What's your ideal Sunday: Brunch with friends, Sunny walks and family gatherings.
You, in 3 words: passionate, dependable, productive.
Favourite Studio Snack: Chocolate hobnobs always.
Moonlight or Sunshine: Sunshine, Sunshine and more sunshine.
Favourite MMW pattern: Josie Bra
Favourite Indie brand: I’m loving Benjamin Fox at the moment, there’s something about the big volumes and billowing sleeves.
Something you feel we should know about you: I’m also a Fashion technician and work at a university supporting students on their creative journeys.
You, summarised in a song: I’m not sure if I have one, but my most played song this year is; ‘How you feel’ by Swsh.
What's your passion: Probably people, even if I wasn’t to work within fashion, I’d definitely want to help people somehow. I love to encourage and support, it’s what gets me up in the morning.
A quote to live by: ‘I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you are not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again.’ F. Scott Fitzgerald.
What's your secret super power: Organising, you should see my sock drawer.
The place you would most like to go on holiday right now: The Caribbean, my grandparents are from Jamaica and Trinidad and I’m desperate to go. Now more than ever.

Name + Nicknames: Lydia - but my brothers call me Malteser Head

Job Title: Creative Director

Star sign: Sagittarius through and through
What's your ideal Sunday: It would be 26 degrees outside and I would go for brunch with my girlfriend at a little cafe that spills out onto the street. I'm imagining we are in Portugal! Lots of antique flea markets to rummage around in and I find some absolute gems for my house. Then maybe an afternoon of sewing for pleasure. An evening swim in the sea, followed by a sauna and stretch. Then I cook a massive dinner for 20 of my closest friends and family and someone organises a really competitive card game for us to play. We drink too much wine and fall into bed.
You, in 3 words: Enthusiasm Over Skill
Favourite Studio Snack: Peanut Butter on Crumpets
Moonlight or Sunshine: Sunshine
Favourite MMW pattern: Impossible to choose
Favourite Indie brand: Ottowin
Something you feel we should know about you: I'll start the party but then I'll also be the first to leave.
You, summarised in a song: Sister Sledge - Thinking Of You
What's your passion: If I'm not allowed to say sewing, it would have to be PEOPLE. I love the rawness, beauty and messiness of humans.
A quote to live by: ‘Don't let anyone steal your peace’
What's your secret super power: Throwing a dinner party together for 20 people without having to plan a thing.
The place you would most like to go on holiday right now: Literally ANYWHERE - Portugal, Cuba, India....

Name + Nicknames: Penny / Pen/ P-DOG

Job Title: Editorial Coordinator

Star sign: Gemini
What's your ideal Sunday: In the winter-a morning outdoors with my family and friends- maybe a wild swim or a climb and then back home for a beer and a roast . In the Summer a day spent in and out of the sea in one of my favourite places- the Gower Peninsula in Wales with mates and food.
You, in 3 words: Curious, Kind, Calm
Favourite Studio Snack: chocolate hobnob
Moonlight or Sunshine: Sunshine
Favourite MMW pattern: Amaya Shirt
Favourite Indie brand: Forest + Found
Something you feel we should know about you: I know how to milk a cow.
You, summarised in a song: The Dixie Nightingales- All I need is some Sunshine In My Life
What's your passion: Climbing/Sea swimming /Being in nature.
A quote to live by: 'It's a terrible thing, I think, in life to wait until you're ready. I have this feeling now that actually no one is ever ready to do anything. There is almost no such thing as ready. There is only now.' Hugh Laurie
What's your secret super power: my metabolism
The place you would most like to go on holiday right now: Tahiti

Introducing the Made My Wardrobe team