About

Two Sewing Sisters was officially launched in 2017.  It is the creation of sisters Lauren and Erin, though the story began long before this.

Growing up in regional Victoria, Erin and Lauren spent hours in their Nan’s sewing room: cutting out patterns, sewing, and playing dress ups in the hundreds of dresses Nan had made for their family.

This childhood activity turned into a passion for the Ritchie sisters. For every special event, there was a reason for ‘a new dress’ to be produced to celebrate.

Each dress held a story that accompanied the frock. These frocks were more than garments – symbols of love, celebration and family support.

Both Lauren and Erin studied Textiles in High School, each completing VCE Textiles under the watchful eye of their textiles teacher Gayle O’Keefe.

Lauren studied a Bachelor of Applied Science – Fashion Design at RMIT alongside a Certificate IV in Millinery at Kangan Batman Institute. As a trained teacher, she has taught fashion and footwear at RMIT University and currently teaches at Homesglen TAFE and Boxhill Institute.

Erin works as a Lawyer. Erin continues to sew frocks on the side as a creative break from her work.

The Two Sewing Sisters love sharing their makes on social media and through the blog.  They undertake pattern test for indie Pattern Brands, run social media for a pattern company and love fabric sourcing!  Come create something and find the magic in saying “thank you I made it!”.