Our vision at Hipstitch is to redefine sewing and crafts as hip, youthful, and fashion forward for today’s creative generation. We hope to get people of all ages back to learning these amazing arts, so they can see the creative and collaborative potential of crafting. Sewing and other forms of creativity opens up new doors to the world of self-expression — which provides a powerful lifelong skill to pass down for generations to come.
We believe, above all else, that art should be fun for both the students and the teachers. We’ve created a beautiful and fun atmosphere for students of all ages to feel comfortable expressing creativity, meeting new friends, and creating memories.
Meet Our Team
Nicola Day
Owner & Founder
The eldest of 14 children, Nicola began sewing her own clothes around age 11. As a young adult, Nicola came to the US from Stoke-on-Trent, England, and landed on the island of Nantucket, where she worked in a sewing store and developed a line of purses which she sold in boutiques across the U.S. After settling down in Newton, MA, she has followed her entrepreneurial spirit by opening Hipstitch!
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Eva Brazer
Business Development Manager
Eva is an avid crafter who is always on the search for a new medium to explore. She enjoys sharing her passion for art in the adult workshop series at our Brookline studio. Eva specializes in hand stitching techniques. She oversees Hipstitch’s publications, including newsletters, blog posts, and website design. In her free time, Eva enjoys needle felting, sewing, and photography. |
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Eva Ringquist
Newton Manager
Eva is a Brookline native with a love for psychology and the arts. She grew up sewing with her mom and has refined her skills through her time at Hipstitch. Her background in dance and choreography led to her passion for working with kids, and during her free time, she enjoys thrift-flipping clothing, dancing, and crafting with friends. Eva graduated from UMass Boston with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. She was eager to find work with like-minded creatives and use her studies to create a safe, supportive space for kids to express their creative spirit. She started working at Hipstitch two years ago and has grown to love our community!
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Amanda Wagreich
Wellesley Manager
Amanda attended Lasell University where she received a degree in Fashion Design and Production. Her favorite part of creating is seeing an idea come together from start to finish, and she considers fashion to be “walking art exhibitions of self-expression.”
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Luna Tudor-Doonan
Graphic Designer and Social Media Coordinator
Brookline Manager
Luna is an artist born and raised in Toronto who moved to Boston to study fine arts. She has a drawing, video and graphic design, and textiles background. Her love for textile art comes from learning about its rich and deep history worldwide. She chose to work at Hipstitch to surround herself with other creatives who share a love for the arts!
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