In an archaeology lecture at university, Katie learnt about an ancient burial with nettle fabric, just like the Wild Swans fairytale. A princess has to spin nettles into shirts to transform her brothers from swans to humans. Inspired, she made her own nettle fabric, and went down the ancient textile rabbit hole.
Several years on, she now practises as many textile crafts as possible: spinning, nalbinding, embroidery, sewing, mending etc. She teaches classes in these crafts, to keep them alive, and give people an appreciation for the art of clothing.
Katie Sawyer 