Our Story

Keturah Designs Ltd officially started operating in 2019.  I am Clare, the owner and director of Keturah Designs.  I have always loved sewing from the time my mom taught my sisters and I to sew.  I never thought I would be a business owner as I have always worked for others. I worked for a luxury car brand sewing the leather interior for their vehicles.  I have always been told that I am an excellent sewer and take pride in my work and I must agree I am a bit of a perfectionist! I have achieved a lot since starting on this journey and have had a steady flow of repeat customers coming back to me to make more items for them.

I can draft my own patterns and custom fit garments for clients.  I love discussing with clients’ the options available for their garments. Sometimes they haven’t thought about some of my suggestions and are happy to see the idea evolve into an actual garment.

I had the pleasure of making a wedding dress and several commissioned bespoke garments since I started my business.  They have all been memorable moments but one stand’s out.  I was asked to make an outfit for a music video and was asked to go on location and dress the artist for the video too. It was a fantastic experience and would love to do it again if the opportunity arose.

I have done both bespoke and ready to wear garments which were different experiences entirely but loved doing both. 

My business started just before the lockdown, and it was a difficult time for everyone.  I volunteered my services to make PPE for NHS staff to allow them to continue to save lives.  This was very rewarding, and it was nice to give-up my time to help NHS staff who were struggling to protect themselves from COVID.

My goals for the future of Keturah Designs are to keep growing so I can employ local people to help with the production of garments and train them to work to a high standard as I do with every garment I make.  To produce an equal number of bespoke garments and ready to wear for the person who appreciate quality clothing that are finished to a high standard. I would also like to expand into Menswear if this is possible because I’ve observed Women are always catered for and men seem to be forgotten at times.

Feel free to have a look around my website, it is a work in progress. Will be uploading more items onto my website so please check in to see what news and special offers we have on.

Blessings

 

Clare x