Hi

I'm Liz Kemp and welcome to my website.

To learn more about me, why I started Lizzington and what I do, please read on or watch my video.

I spent most of my life working in local government until I was made redundant in 2011. After the initial shock of redundancy I decided to look on the positive side and do something I have always wanted to do - start my own business. I have been sewing for as long as I can remember, making clothes, curtains, cushions - you name it, I've had a go at making it! I was mostly taught by my mum, who is my greatest inspiration.

When I was a child my mum would sit at her industrial sewing machine creating all sorts of amazing things, from fabulous clothes to soft toys and stunning pantomime costumes. Sadly she passed away in the summer of 2008. I felt she had left me a great talent and ability that I wasn't using so I started evening classes and after 2 years achieved a City & Guilds distinction in Soft Furnishings. With the confidence of the qualification, and the encouragement of my tutor and friends, I decided to turn my hobby and learning into a business. Taking my nickname as my business name, I created Lizzington.

I am also greatly inspired by my sister, who trained as a designer pattern cutter and now weaves the most beautiful cloth. Luckily I get the opportunity to use some of her wonderful fabrics in my products.

This is me as a baby with my fabulous sister     and here we are a little older but still as close.

Thanks for visiting my website. Please have a look at my online shop or come and see me at an event 

Liz

Video 2.5 minutes

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