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THE FOUNDERS

Britt Guetens - Evelien Cabie

Britt Guetens and Evelien Cabie each bring over a decade of experience in creating sewing patterns and tutorials for home sewists.

Evelien (on the right) has been sewing since childhood and becoming a pattern maker was written in the stars for her, but first, life took her on a path to become an architect. She has had a wonderful career in architecture (where she met her husband). After quite a few courses in sewing and pattern making, she went on to publish a series of very successful sewing books. Evelien also worked for several years at the renowned Belgian sewing magazine 'La Maison Victor' as a designer/pattern maker for women's wear.She lives with her husband and three children in West Flanders.

Britt (on the left) chose specialised fashion training from an early age and also took 'fashion design' courses at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp. She went on to earn a degree in journalism. Britt collaborated on the founding of the sewing magazine 'La Maison Victor' in 2013 and was editor-in-chief for many years until she joined the design team and started developing men's and children's patterns in 2020. Britt is a mom of two and lives in Antwerp.

"In 2023, we launched Notches to channel our skills into something that sparks joy and adds value to the world."

"For us, this means empowering people to create sustainable wardrobes that reflect their personalities. We believe sewing can be a powerful tool to build confidence, because confidence nurtures resilience—and resilience is essential for a happy life. We know that when you sew for yourself, it’s more than making clothes; it’s about creating a lifestyle where you embrace slow, mindful creativity and claim a little ‘me-time’ regularly. Isn’t that a beautiful way to nurture a calm, balanced mind?"

"As a home sewist, you have the freedom to create a wardrobe tailored to your body and personality, breaking free from fast-fashion trends and seasonal ‘must-haves.’ We believe true beauty shines through when you are authentically yourself, and our goal is to help you bring that authenticity out with every stitch."

"That’s why our tagline reads, "Bring out the YOU in you!" Our patterns are designed to be versatile, so you can craft multiple versions that truly suit your style and needs."

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