BESPOKE

PET PORTRAITS

Stitching Animals to Life!

 
Stitched by Alan - Make it at Market - Embroidery Artist

Welcome to Stitched by Alan.

Hi, Im Alan!

Im a freehand embroiderer who discovered his love for sewing whilst studying a Bachelors Degree in Decorative Arts at Nottingham Trent University. I then graduated a Masters Degree in Textile Design Innovation.

I had never touched a sewing machine before my BA and the first animal I embroidered was a rabbit and i’ve never looked back!

I have been sewing pet portraits since 2016 and each day I love it more and more. I enjoy capturing emotions and character by stitch, something I hope to be doing for a long time.

Follow me on my journey in sewing every breed and every animal you can imagine, give me a challenge!

Please make sure to follow and support me on social media.

 

 

 

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View fullsize How has it been a year? ✨ On this day last year, I moved into Banks Mill Studios and it was the same day my episode of ‘Make it at Market’ aired. 😅 Honestly, it’s been a crazy year and I’m so grateful and I feel so lucky. L
View fullsize This is a massive 12 inch double portrait on an old style embroidery hoop!✨ I love how much detail I can get on such a big hoop so I was so happy working on this one!! I’ve embroidered a few Devon Rex cats before and they are always a fun one
View fullsize It’s that special Friday of the year… so it’s the perfect excuse to reduce some of my printed goods! As you know, I’m all done for markets this year as I work on commissions and I have lots of stock left. So need to make roo
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View fullsize Open studios is in full swing! ✨ I’ve had an amazing first 2 days and you’ve still got tomorrow to pop to @banksmillstudios and visit a range of amazing makers! We are open 10am - 5pm tomorrow and there’s free parking just at the
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View fullsize DEADLINE FOR GUARANTEED XMAS ARRIVAL IS NOW TOMORROW AT 5PM So guys, It’s been an amazing week of orders but this sadly means I have to bring forward the deadline to WEDNESDAY 20TH NOVEMBER AT 5PM (UK TIME) Any orders after this date and time
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View fullsize Introducing the brand new Stitched by Alan market set up!! ‼️ I’ve been wanting to upgrade my stall for ages but as we all know, not driving really limited me. The metal grids worked so well practically but now I’ve passed my driving tes
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View fullsize Finally got to embroider some miniature custom Christmas decorations, which I launched a few weeks ago! 🎄 Loving all the colour combos you guys are choosing, I still have lots to work through, so thank you!! You’ve still got a little time to
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View fullsize A bit of everything! ✨ I love how many different products I offer now, makes every day a little more exciting! #petportrait #cats #dogs #freemotionembroidery #pets
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View fullsize Gift vouchers are back!! These can be purchased on my website and you can choose between gifting an amount or a single item! These are not custom items so will ship within 2-5 working days of ordering. 🎄 With every voucher you’ll receive a co
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View fullsize The doors to my studio are open for a full weekend of fun! Witness where all the magic happens! 👀🪡 Pop over to @banksmillstudios from the 22nd to the 24th of November to see me and many other amazing creatives under one roof! There’s so many
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