Despite a successful career in Administration, Planning and management for over 25 years I craved a return to my creative roots and to create a future that enabled me to make things people would love. With a focus on reusing, repairing and loving what we already have in circulation to help contribute to a more sustainable fashion future.

 

The business name has multiple meanings for me, Née represents the born again nature of repurposing used materials, and it's a play on 'nee Knee' (since my maiden name is Knee).  

 

Née by Lisa blends dressmaking, craftsmanship and embroidery with sustainability.  Our aim is to take what isn't used, whether it's been discarded, forgotten or it's just buried at the bottom of the wardrobe. The aim is to give it a new life, with a reduced impact on the planet.  Inspiring people to reimagine or repair their existing  wardrobe to create ‘new’ garments and accessories and creating made to measure, purpose made garments, using sustainably sourced materials. ​

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I have over forty years of dressmaking experience and tailoring designs to fit, which will help me to create something completely unique for you. My mum taught me when I was very young and as a teen child I made suits, coats and dresses for me and friends. I also have experience of designing and making made to measure occasion wear, everyday clothes, pattern making, mending and alterations to customise your wardrobe. At University I studied Photography and learnt bookbinding, which also enables me to offer bespoke books, albums and invitations to help you treasure what is important to you.

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Examples of projects are shown throughout the site, with details on the Portfolio page of recent projects.

 

You can book a free consultation, email me or message / telephone via the links below and also keep up to date via socials.

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