I think I'll have a go at writing a blog.

I’ve been thinking about writing a blog for a long time. I seem to have a bit of a block around social media so I’m going to try a blog instead.  I’m way too silent on social media, it gives me stage fright and I hate to be governed by the algorithm.  A blog seems more intimate somehow.  Less open to scrutiny from anyone and everyone and more about finding the right people, who might like what I create.

I’m not sure I have anything to say; this feels like an experiment. I know that I want to talk about my business, Vintage and Patch, and how passionate I am about it and about designing and making clothes in general. About how much I love creating lovely pieces that people enjoy wearing. How I love finding vintage fabrics and transforming them into gorgeous garments.

I love trading at markets, especially the Frome Independent. I love to be able to meet my customers and enable them to try pieces on. I love seeing them in my garments. I love the energy and the excitement of the day and chatting with fellow traders. I get such a buzz from it all. In future episodes, I’d like to focus on a few things in more detail. My brand feels so anonymous and a bit characterless at the moment, and I’d like to bring some personality to it.

I’ll leave it there for today and write again when something comes up.