love being creative with textiles. Even during school, I sewed clothes, knitted sweaters, and embroidered jackets with beads. Today, my knitting designs are available at pialana manufaktur. I also offer workshops and invite you to create, alter, and repair clothing with just needle and thread—taking the materials in hand with care and giving them a long life.

A defect, a hole, too tight... all of these inspire me to change, generously redesign, and simultaneously repair. A collar can be newly crocheted, a sleeve newly knitted, holes can be overstitched and accentuated with mending. And a dress that is too tight has been complemented with a knitted strip. This is how unique pieces of clothing are created and individualized through accents and special combinations.

I am interested in traditional handicraft techniques. All over the world, incredibly beautiful and artistically interesting textiles have been and are still being made with just needle and thread. I love going on a journey of discovery, not to copy exactly, but to be inspired and create something new. I like to combine fabrics and knits, collect textiles and yarns, and be inspired by colors and materials.

I like to listen to the radio, and also oldies, classical music, and depending on my mood, I play French chansons.

Don't be afraid of scissors, needles, and thread! If you're interested in knitting, crocheting, mending, and upcycling and are into slow fashion, you're warmly welcome in my creative workshops. Here, you can exchange ideas, be inspired, motivated, and have a good time in a cozy setting! You can find current dates on my website www.pialana.de and by arrangement.