Hey, my names Gay…

Over the past two decades, I’ve shaped a life around clothes and care.
I’ve run small clothing brands, become a top vintage seller on Depop, opened my own sewing studio, and built a visible mending service that helps people wear their stories - not hide them.

In early 2024, I made the decision to close my studio.
It wasn’t because things weren’t going well - they were. I was fully booked, had consistent clients, and on the surface, everything looked like it was working.
But behind the scenes, I was stretched thin. I’d started to feel disconnected from the work I loved.

I knew I didn’t want to grow bigger. I wanted to grow deeper.

So I brought things back home - literally. My studio became my back bedroom in Nottingham. And I started rebuilding my business in a way that felt slower, more intentional, and more me.

That shift changed everything.

I now mentor other repair artists who want to build a business on their own terms.
People who care deeply about what they do - but are tired of undercharging, burning out, or getting lost in what everyone else is doing online.

My focus is helping them price with clarity, show up without feeling cringe, and build something they can actually sustain - without sacrificing their values or their wellbeing.

Alongside that, I also guest lecture at universities - sharing what led me to this work, and why repair and care deserve a place in the future of fashion.
Whether it’s walking students through my career timeline, or simply showing them that this kind of work is possible, I feel a real responsibility to pass that on.

Because the more we can normalise care - for clothes, for people, for the planet - the better off we’ll all be.

If you’re trying to build something that reflects that too, you’re not alone.
You don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. Let’s connect…