About Us 

Mother and Daughter, Family-Owned Business

Valerie & Amy

Co-founders of Studio 4 Sewing

Hi,
We're Valerie and Amy.
A creative mother- daughter duo based in Rockingham, Perth, Western Australia and the team behind Studio 4 Sewing.

Valerie is a certified Burda Style teacher, dressmaker and fashion designer with over 10 years of experience. Her proudest moment?  Designing and sewing Amy's one-of-a-kind prom dress in 2023. 
With a background as a qualified Physiotherapist, Valerie brings patience, compassion and the ability to adapt sewing techniques and tools to individual needs, making sewing accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Amy has a vibrant artistic mind and a deep love for nature and science. Amy  was multi-award winning student in both art and science science subjects while attending high school, and she's now studying  a Bachelor and Master of Biological Science at UWA, following her passion of Conservation Biology. 

Together, we're here to make your sewing experience fun, relaxing and inspiring, right from the comfort of your own home.


Burda Style Certificate 

Earned in 2020 

This course taught Valerie how to refine her own sewing skills so that she can professionally teach others.


Foundation Patternmaking
Certificate

Earned in 2020

This course taught Valerie how to create sewing patterns from custom measurements.


Fashion Design and Dressmaking Certificate

Earned in 2019

This course taught Valerie more advanced sewing techniques, and a broader understanding of sewing materials and couture skills.