Slow & Lovingly Made
Hello. I’m Lizzie, and Betty Silk Studio is the home of all my delightfully slow stitch adventures. After taking part in the Great British Sewing Bee, I’ve been inspired to share my love of stitching and design through workshops, retreats, and journaling / sketchbook kits. This is where it all begins!
I’m available for workshops, talks and bespoke group sessions – please email to enquire about bookings.
Lizzie on BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee, West Africa week, with one of her winning dress designs. A drape challenge using uncut wax print cloth.
Stitching myself happy.
There are lots of reasons I sew, from sentimental to political, for the future, for my health. Mostly, I love learning to match how I feel on the inside with what I wrap myself in.
Taking time to craft a meaningful wardrobe I love, that looks good, is sewn beautifully and doesn't exploit anyone, that is magic.
My mum taught me how to stitch when I was very young. She was a fantastic seamstress, but died when I was only 12 and since then, sewing and knitting has been a way to keep her close – I fondly remember her hands around mine, showing me how with so much love. I love that sewing reaches across generations this way.
Her maiden name was Silk, so my Betty Silk sewing alias is in memory of her.
Here's to plenty of slow, love-filled stitching and joy-bringing designs!
