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My name is Julie Brealey.\u00a0 I have always had a great enthusiasm for Sewing and Fashion, and started to create patterns and make my own clothes from the age of 12.\u00a0 I knew that this was something I would want to do for the rest of my life! I went straight to Fashion College from school, excited to discover the new Pattern Cutting and Construction techniques, and achieved a Diploma in Fashion and Textiles.\u00a0 I then worked in the fashion industry, as a Designer \/ Pattern Cutter, creating garments for a well-known High-Street chain store.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Then, with a young family, I worked from home, starting up small businesses designing and making Lingerie, and later lycra Dance Wear.\u00a0 I also carried out some freelance work for the Bristol Old Vic, making costumes for their Christmas pantomimes.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Later I turned to teaching.\u00a0 I felt that I wanted to spread the word!\u00a0 I have had so much pleasure from all things sewing-related throughout my life, and I wanted to give something back. \u00a0I went back to college, gained my Cert. Ed. teaching certificate, and a City and Guilds in Fashion, to refresh my skills. I have been teaching locally, in Bristol Adult Education, for over 20 years, instructing people of all ages (17 to 80+), all genders, and all abilities.\u00a0 I find this very rewarding.\u00a0 It gives me a buzz when I see students producing their first garment, and knowing that their newly-learned skills have changed their lives. They will reap the benefits for years to come.<\/div>\n
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In 2019 I was commissioned to write a book on corset construction by The Crowood Press.\u00a0 I felt honoured to be asked and I thoroughly enjoyed the process!\u00a0 In 2021 my book ‘Making Corsets’ was published.\u00a0 The link to the book is below:<\/div>\n
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