We’re continuing our celebration of our independent designers! Meet Nora Lemmon, a sewing pattern designer, who makes gorgeous clothes and playthings for kids. Read on to get to know more about her and her life as a pattern designer! Click here to visit her shop.
1. What made you want to become a pattern designer?
My daughter encouraged me to publish my designs.
2. Why is pattern design so important to you?
I have a number of expensive hobbies and the amount that I receive from my sales allows me to feel that I am not a drain on our pensioners’ income.
3. Is pattern designing your full-time job?
No, it is not full-time. I am a retired school librarian and delighted that I can still add to our savings.
4. Do you have your own studio? Tell us about your workspace.
We still have a family home with children that have long ago left the nest. Our spacious home allows our children and grandchildren to visit comfortably. I share my sewing/creative space with my retired husband’s office space. I am also an artist and have a very comfortable studio in our double garage.
5. When you’re experiencing a creative block, how do you get back into the spirit?
Walk away from your creative space. Listen to music or focus on one of my other interests like a good game of golf or a game of tennis or spend a day in my art studio.
6. What is your favourite pattern you’ve created?
Though this is not my most profitable pattern I just love the Indoor Playhouse Table Tent because I know how valuable this was to me and my little toddlers back in the day.
Thank you so much to Nora for taking the time to answer our questions – we hope you can get to know her and her work a little better! Click here to check out her shop to see her amazing patterns! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with our other content celebrating our independent designers!
