I am a trained women’s tailor. I completed my apprenticeship at the Women’s Vocational School in Zurich, graduating in 1995. Afterward, I worked as a self-employed tailor. In 2004, I joined the course team at Kunze AG, and I have been teaching dressmaking courses ever since.

I sew on the Bernina 485, the Bernina 1150 overlocker, and the Bernina Cover L220.

I am a trained clothing designer and a certified SIF stylist.

I consider myself lucky to have been able to make my childhood dream come true through targeted continuing education and a lot of dedication, and to be living my dream!

Since 2013, I have been delighted to share my expertise as a clothing designer and textile technician (BA in Textile Technology & Fashion Design) as an instructor at Kunze AG. I specialize in the production of high-quality evening and wedding wear, but I’m also completely in my element when it comes to efficient techniques or the challenging task of creating patterns. I love inspiring my students with simple tricks that give a garment that certain something and guarantee a successful outcome.

(In my free time, I love sewing cocktail dresses, baby dresses, or dirndls on my 430 and 555 sewing machines—and, of course, my 1110 D serger.)

I’ve been sewing ever since I was little, and I love it. Back then, I made small Christmas gifts; today, I make larger ones—for family members or, sometimes, for people who appreciate my work.

My great passion for textiles really took hold of me 15 years ago. Before that, I sewed clothes for my daughter.

I have batik fabrics to thank for my decision to take up patchwork. They inspired me to explore shapes and colors. I still have fond memories of my very first class. Back then, I was a “complete beginner.”

But…… I’d been hooked by my love of fabric and wanted to learn more. These days, I mainly take classes in Germany with Pia Welsch.

Classes in Steckborn, where I focus primarily on the V7 embroidery software, help me fully express my creativity at the sewing machine.

Right now, I teach a small course load of sewing at the high school and middle school levels. I love motivating people of all ages to discover their creativity at the sewing machine and to have the courage to bring their ideas to life. I have an incredible amount of fun sharing my passion during our classes.

My favorite sewing machine is the Bernina 880. I take it everywhere with me. Even abroad for my classes. It can take a lot of wear and tear. ☺)

I also own a Bernina overlock machine that I use to sew dresses. I recently got a B330. I enjoy sewing outdoors in the summer.

My biggest achievement so far has been at Nadelwelt, where I’ve already had the opportunity to exhibit four of my quilts under the guidance of Pia Welsch. I’m especially proud of that.