Wendy Ward

The creation of a garment that originally began as a flicker of an idea inside my head still seems to me to be a bit like magic. After working as a designer in the fashion industry for 7 years I now have my own label for which I design and make a range of clothing and accessories, alongside freelan…

I have worked as a designer in the fashion industry for 7 years for a range of companies from niche retailers (Gossypium) to large high street multiples (Matalan / M&S). AfterWard is a growing collection of accessories which I produce in small batches and sell online and also wholesale to independe…

In 2007 I started teaching dressmaking, pattern cutting and textiles for adults. I have a degree in Fashion Design, an MA in Design and am a fully qualified, registered and CRB cleared teacher. I am a member of the IfL (the Institute for Learning which is the professional body for teachers, tutors,…