While setting up a Facebook page so old friends can find out where I am (OK so I’ve been terrible at keeping up with people) I recently came across the page of a girl who used to work for me back when I was in Perth, Western Australia. While she probably doesn’t think much of me (I was a lousy boss back then and the fashion industry really messed with my head), I always thought she had great talent in swimwear, both as a machinist and conceptual designer. To my great surprise and joy she’s set up her own business doing custom made one-off swimwear pieces. Her website is Fathom Swimwear which doesn’t seem to link to a great deal at the moment but you can see photos of her work on Facebook: Fathom Swimwear. Carly is very passionate and creative and I’d encourage Perth people to check her out and give her a go. I can’t say how relieved I am to see that I didn’t kill her desire to work in swimwear (phew) … gee I was an ******* back then … in fact I plead with everyone to go and buy something from Carly … I need my Karma balanced out some more!

Hi Stuart,
Thank you so much for this site. I’ve just downloaded a basic block pattern, but plan on working my way up to creating one myself. Your site has certainly inspired me to try. I’ve been reading through the instructions and find them so well written and easy to understand, so I’d have to add the title of gifted teacher to the one you already have as a designer.
The new site looks great by the way and glad to see the occasional blog post since your Au Revoir “retirement.”
Thanks again for being so generous with your talent.
Robyn