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.