I started sewing as a teenager out of necessity — I could never find pants that fit my curvy shape. It was the mid 90s and my shape was not on trend, which meant that creating my own clothes was my way of being able to dress to suit my body and express myself properly.

At age 23 I started selling my designs at local markets - this was where my true education began. I started perfecting my shapes to suit not just me, but so many other women. 

I was hooked, and and nearly two decades later I’m still at the machine, running my own small, ethical clothing label.

I’ve evolved through several incarnations — Gwyllem, Storyline, a collaboration with Dalee Ella Clothing — and now bring them all together under Slow Fashion Australia.

Outside of my business, I’m a nature loving hermit who enjoys occasional bursts of colourful extroversion.

I used to spend a lot of time at raves and music festivals dressed in ridiculously fun outfits, but these days I spend my weekends wandering the bush with my partner Sam, soaking up all the wonders of places where humans don’t rule. 

This is where the inspiration for my fabric designs spring from. Yes, over the past few years I’ve taught myself how to create prints for my clothing too. 

I enjoy a slower pace and simple living. I’m not here to get rich with my business (but if it happens, I'll take it), I’m more interested in living the creative life and being part of a community of women who value slow-made, well-made clothing.