Fashion has always been, for me, a dream to escape into.
Over 15 years I've followed that dream into some unexpected places. From the ateliers of Iris van Herpen in Amsterdam, where I stitched archival couture by hand, to the fitting rooms of Toronto, where I've spent years helping women build confidence through clothing. Or the pattern drafting studios at OCAD University, where I teach the next generation of designers how to bring their designs to fruition.
My work sits at the intersection of making, teaching, and meaning. I'm drawn to the idea that a well-constructed garment is never just functional. It's a record of skill, a reflection of identity, and sustainability.
I write about the future of fashion and craft on Substack under Sartorial Futurist. Where I continue to research, make, teach, and ask questions about what fashion is for.
If you're building something at the intersection of design, education, and sustainability, I'd love to connect
-Amanda
Tailored Services
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I take on private tailoring work for special garments and creative collaborations. From bespoke construction to considered alterations for pieces that deserve care.
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I speak at the intersection of craft, sustainability, and the future of fashion. Available for guest lectures at fashion schools, community panels on repair and circular design, and boutique staff training on fit, alterations, and customer confidence.
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A retail training experience designed to help your team speak with authority about fit and alterations. So they can close more sales and build genuine trust with customers. We work with your actual inventory, using real garments to demonstrate what's fixable, how to talk about it, and how to make the fitting room feel less intimidating and more empowering. Includes take-home PDF reference guides for your team.