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Sue developed a passion for fabrics and sewing from a young age. As she was growing up, she had inspiration from her mother who made pretty dresses for her and her two sisters. Her Grandmother told stories of when she was a young girl, she would have exciting trips to the city with her mother, to look at all the fashion in the shop windows. They would decide what was liked and her mother who sewed, would go home and make what they had seen.
Sue’s creativity was firstly about making dolls clothes and a patchwork blanket for her dog, things for the dress up box, presents and during high school created a small business of making mouse pin cushions, which her Mother helped her sell. Once she learnt how to sew at school, it was all about making clothes for herself.
Although sewing was her passion, when she left school she worked at Bank and spent many years in the finance world before she married and started her family. A move to Melbourne for her husband’s work in the late 90’s landed her in a very fashion orientated & creative city. There were many Mother’s Days spent with the family at the Museum, to see the Top Arts Exhibition. Her 3 daughters have helped continue her passion and love of sewing through many school productions, fancy dress parties and special occasions. It was when her eldest daughter was graduating from primary school and needed a special occasion dress, it became very clear that there wasn’t much around for this age group and so began Sue’s journey to create her own label.
Three years of fashion design studies, pattern making and construction then led to the design process. She sourced many fabrics for several years while on family holidays. It was Sue’s desire to individually design every dress so girls would be confident that no one else would have the same. To allow that to happen, that has meant many fabric shopping trips locally and overseas.
To begin with, the business was all about the dresses and was known as Best Dress Designs.
Sue realised that dressing young teens was also about educating them, giving them life skills, improving their knowledge and giving them confidence, with a clear message about finding what makes them comfortable. In recent years, Sue completed many Fashion and Personal Styling Courses, which has helped her to develop fun interactive workshops, offers styling advice and colour consultations. Working with all these services, the business is now known as Between for Girls.
Style Types & Dress Codes
We provide images & discussion on Style types, going through the many dress codes that help the girls navigate what to wear when going to events.
Further Wardrobe Organisation & Planning
We show the girls how to plan clothes to take on a weekend away, and holidays, so they don’t pack their entire wardrobe. We work through their own summer and winter clothes. We show how to mix and match items and teach them that you don’t have to take your entire wardrobe of clothes. We teach how to rotate clothes, so they have a new look every day. We provided with a guide of how to plan clothes for work experience, for when that time comes.
Layering Clothes
This is a particularly helpful skill, particularly in cold climates. We teach the girls the tricks of making this work.
The Most Versatile Pieces for Your Wardrobe
We provide a list of clothes and show these pieces, which helps them understand by having a few items that are versatile, you will always have something to wear, no matter where you are going.
First impressions – Grooming
We run through a range of grooming suggestions to always look well groomed.
Shopping Plan
Planning with your current clothes in mind, with actual events to wear them to, will always save money. It’s about getting organised and having a list and knowing how to find the pieces you need.
Tips & Tricks when Online shopping.
This can be a confusing way to shop, so we discuss how to avoid overspending and some of the things to look out for, so you don’t make an unwanted purchase.
Colour Analysis
A detailed analysis of colour for each girl, so they can walk away a clear knowledge of what to choose for themselves.
Take Home Folder & Ongoing Support
Everyone receives a take home folder with a rage of information about the topics and a comprehensive list of shops. As part of this workshop, you will be able to email Sue or Georgia for any questions you have for a 3 month after the workshop.
Wardrobe Organisation
You will give a range of ideas about how to better organise your space. Are you constantly thinking why can’t I find anything to wear? When we know where everything is, it is quicker & easier to get ready every day.
Building Your Wardrobe of Clothes
Are you confused when shopping of what to buy? Demonstration on how to plan, buy and reduce the items you need to still have a wardrobe of clothes for any occasion.
Mix & Match your Clothes
If you have a lot of clothes and still nothing to wear, Demonstration on how to Mix & Match clothes, to reduce the number of clothes you need. The more you can mix and match, the more money you save and the more space you will have in your wardrobe.
How to Accessorise
Demonstrations on how to wear a jewellery and scarves and show how you can completely change the look of any outfit. Also, what type of bags and shoes are suitable for what occasions.
Considerations
As you begin to go to different places, attend work experience, and get jobs, there is a little more to consider when dressing.
Co-ordinating Colours
You can explore what colours you are more comfortable wearing. Know your skin tone and have more confidence about choosing colours and how to wear them.
De-coding Jeans & Shorts styles
Show you a huge range of jeans & shorts, will give you a better understanding of what is out there and helps you to plan what is suitable for what occasion. There are many tips about the jean designs, leg style, the positioning of the waistband, different denim fabric looks.
Casual Clothes for School
We help you to feel more comfortable about what to wear on this day at school. Many options are discussed and suggestions are given to help you plan an outfit around the school rules.
Take Home Folder & Ongoing Support
Everyone receives a take home folder with a rage of information about the topics and a comprehensive list of shops. As part of this workshop, you will be able to email Sue or Georgia for any questions you have for a 3 month after the workshop.