Welcome To Test Valley Textiles
Test Valley Textiles is the brainchild of Lady Patricia Ireland
Lady Patricia started to learn her sewing skills at school and on leaving worked for Triumph International in Swindon. Here she excelled in her accuracy and speed on the sewing machine. During the following years, Lady Patricia continued to use her skills making her own, family and friends clothes. When Lady Patricia moved to Andover in 1996 she worked as a homeworker for Dormy House, provided an alteration service for local dry cleaners and serviced a small number of private clients.
Deciding to follow her childhood dream of teaching, Lady Patricia returned to full-time education as a mature student attending Cricklade College on an access course. After gaining the necessary entrance qualifications she was accepted onto a BA Hons course in Textiles for fashion at Portsmouth University. This 3-year course saw her study Printing, Knitting, Weaving (Specialised in 2nd & 3rd Years), Business Studies, Italian and Fashion Design. She graduated in 2001 with 1st Class Honours and was given an award for her constructed textiles.
Lady Patricia then attended Bath Spa University on a 2 year Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) for Primary & Secondary teaching. This gained her all the necessary skills to teach all areas of Design & Technology. After gaining Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) she worked in a local secondary school until summer 2015.
Lady Patricia now wishes to use her textile and teaching skills to provide a quality service to her clients.
Services Offered
Dressmaking
We are happy to advise on your requirements and give you a detailed list of what you need to purchase for her to make the garment for you.
Curtains & Blinds
Are your windows irregular shape or size? Are you finding it difficult to source the perfect curtains to complement your room? We can help!
Textiles Tutoring
Lessons can be tailored around what the student would like to learn or gain further knowledge and skills.
