About Aletheia Patterns

Meet Mandy

Your guide to sewing handmade garments for the Pear-shaped Woman: Exquisitely Proportioned and individually original.

If it can be cut, stitched, pressed, and worn… you can bet Mandy’s tried it. A lifelong maker with a soft spot for colour palettes and sumptuous textures, Mandy Fleener is the creative spirit behind Aletheia Patterns–designed especially for women who struggle to find charmingly proportioned garments for their particular pear-shaped body.

From the satisfying swish of sharp scissors to the whir of an oscillating sewing needle, her workspace is a happy chaos of buttons, fabric scraps, sewing books, and bolts of textiles. She believes sewing isn’t just about the finished product—although that is an obvious perk—it’s about the joy of the process, the thrill of applying something learned, and the art of creating and developing.

Aletheia Patterns is an inspiration for creatives like you—whether you’re a seasoned sewer, a weekend DIYer, or someone who just loves to make unique garments with that little bit of oomph. With membership options to view forums, tutorials, finished projects, and access digital downloads, Aletheia Patterns is built to grow alongside your sewing journey.

Mandy’s favourite sewing quote

You haven’t had enough coffee until you can thread a sewing machine while it’s running.

Some things Mandy Loves

Because every great sewer has their go-to tools, favourite snacks, and simple pleasures…

Favourite Sewing Tool: Razor blade (though her seam ripper might get jealous)
Material She Can’t Resist Buying (Even When She Doesn’t Need It): Plaids & Checks–ginghams too!
Go-To Sewing Fuel: Coffee—sewing is better with caffeine
Most Likely to Be Found Wearing: A merino cardigan covered in thread and comfy slippers (probably carrying a hot water bottle too)
Playlist While Sewing: either silence for concentration (struggle sto do more than one thing at a time!) or a Grey Havens mixed playlist
Sewing She Keeps Coming Back To: Dresses–they can be turned into tops for variety and feel lovely to wear everyday (and they hide my chunky legs!)
Secret Obsession: Collecting offcuts with plans to upcycle but the pile grows faster than the projects (it’s a vibe)
Dream Project: Participating in World of Wearable Art
Words She Lives By: “Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox.”