Meet the designers.

Evelien Cabie and Britt Guetens each bring over a decade of experience in creating sewing patterns and tutorials for home sewists. Evelien is the author of a series of succesful sewing books (e.g. '200 jurken' and Britt was editor-in-chief of Belgium's most popular sewing magazine 'La Maison Victor' which seized to exist in 2022. Together, they designed sewing patterns for La Maison Victor and have written the book 'De Grote Naaigids' (The Big Sewing Guide).

"In 2023, we launched Notches to channel our skills into something that sparks joy and adds value to the world. For us, this means empowering people to create sustainable wardrobes that reflect their personalities. We believe sewing can be a powerful tool to build confidence, because confidence nurtures resilience—and resilience is essential for a happy life.

When you sew for yourself, it’s more than making clothes; it’s about creating a lifestyle where you embrace slow, mindful creativity and claim a little ‘me-time’ regularly. Isn’t that a beautiful way to nurture a calm, balanced mind?"

"As a home sewist, you have the freedom to create a wardrobe tailored to your body and personality, breaking free from fast-fashion trends and seasonal ‘must-haves.’ At Notches, our patterns are designed with versatility in mind: you don’t need to ‘hack’ them to get creative results. With every pattern, we offer options that allow you to craft garments that suit your unique style, without the stress of figuring it all out yourself. Whether you want a slight variation or something completely different, our designs give you freedom to make it yours."

"We believe true beauty shines through when you are authentically yourself. That’s why our tagline reads, 'Bring out the YOU in you!' Our patterns are created to help you express that authenticity with every stitch."