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 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
Arlington 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
Marketing Manager, 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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Victoria Sharpe
Newton Assistant Manager
Originally from North Carolina, Victoria has lived in Newton for the past six years and has put down roots in the local community. She has nearly a decade of experience in childcare and values creating a calm, supportive environment for others.
Victoria has always been drawn to creative, hands-on work and especially enjoys sewing and crafts. Working at Hipstitch allows her to bring together her two passions: creativity and working with children.
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Anya Mehta-Rao
Wellesley Manager
Anya is from New York and grew up with a love of taking things apart. After graduating from the Illinois Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Architecture, Anya pivoted toward the art world to teach elementary art in Everett. She loves working at HipStitch because she gets to create all day!
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Kaitlin Birlin
Brookline Assistant Manager
Kaitlin grew up in Connecticut and moved to Boston in 2021 to attend college. She graduated from UMass Boston with a degree in art, where she discovered her passion for painting and fiber arts. Kaitlin loves working at Hipstitch because it allows her to teach sewing and inspire creativity in others every day.
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