The Sewing Sailor, made to love the environment

100% Handmade, sustainable, luxury stationery and Fine Art

We believe in quality and responsible living

  • Unique Design

    Designed with integrity and unicity

  • Sustainable Products

    We only use sustainable materials which support the enviroment

  • Handmade

    Every product is handmade with love and care. From us to you

1 3

Discover our New Zealand collection

NEW ZEALAND COLLECTION

A collection of all New Zealand inspired items in my shop, to... 

NEW ZEALAND COLLECTION

Let customers speak for us

from 226 reviews
Pansies for a friend!

We are heading of to the Uk shortly! I’ve got a wee collection of things from the-sewing-sailor to give to one of our hosts! Pansies and Fantails are my absolute favourites….so pleased I shopped and got these beautiful gifts! Thank you

Diana Greer
PANSY fine art Print
PANSY fine art Print
Lovely artwork

I ordered 3 of the birds and they were all gorgeous. I’ve framed them in a natural frame and I’m so pleased with the results.

Paula Croft
TUI fine art Print
TUI fine art Print
NZ Native Bird Postcards

The postcards are just beautiful and they came wrapped so thoughtfully.

Nancy Pacheco
New Zealand native BIRDS POSTCARDS
New Zealand native BIRDS POSTCARDS
Fantastic

The Kingfisher print as just what I wanted and the service was very prompt considering it was the week prior to Christmas. Could not be happier and would look at purchasing from you again.

Mandy Watson
KINGFISHER / KOTARE fine art Print
KINGFISHER / KOTARE fine art Print
Xmas purchase

Very happy with it

Pam Linwood
PANSY fine art Print
PANSY fine art Print
Tui Fine Art Print

Beautiful Exactly how it was pictured.True to life

Marilyn Windle
TUI fine art Print
TUI fine art Print

NEW ZEALAND FANTAIL notebook

Diane Green
NEW ZEALAND FANTAIL notebook
NEW ZEALAND FANTAIL notebook
Manuka and bee notebook

Love this notebook!Received very quickly with great comunication

fiona morse
New Zealand MANUKA and BEE notebook
New Zealand MANUKA and BEE notebook

My sister loved it, perfect for what it was intended for.

Joanna Holmes
NEW ZEALAND BIRDS notebook
NEW ZEALAND BIRDS notebook

Great stickers - really beautiful art and good material. Packaging was awesome as well; everything arrived in perfect shape.

Erin
the-sewing-sailor

My mum loves them! Thanks!

Bethan
the-sewing-sailor

Beautiful bookmarks, great quality. Highly recommend

Charlie
the-sewing-sailor
Beautiful botanical piece

I love Elena's botanical pieces especially Olive branch watercolour painting which I've got as a print.
The print captures the soft, soothing colors and delicate details of the original artwork perfectly. The shades of greens are just right, and you can really see the Elena’s skill in how natural and calming it looks.

The print itself is high quality, with a nice texture that enhances the watercolor effect. The colors are bright but not too much, making it a lovely piece to display. Whether you frame it or just hang it up, it adds a peaceful, natural touch to any room. If you enjoy simple, beautiful art, this olive branch print is a wonderful choice.

Jenya Belich
OLIVE branch fine art Print
OLIVE branch fine art Print

Great print and service

Christian
YELLOWTAIL KINGFISH fine art Print
YELLOWTAIL KINGFISH fine art Print
Beautiful stickers!

I bought these stickers for myself but as soon as my kids caught a glimpse of them they took them for themselves! My daughter stuck some on her book bag and her teachers and friends at school always compliment the bird stickers. They are beautiful and great quality too 🩷

Ashleigh Ballinger
New Zealand NATIVE BIRDS stickers
New Zealand NATIVE BIRDS stickers

About The Sewing Sailor

Elena is the artist and creator behind The Sewing Sailor. 

She has been in love with crafting, creating and nature since she was a child.

Elena grew up in Italy visiting Art Museums and gardening with her mum and learning from her creative family all their amazing skills, immersed in the beauty of the Italian countryside, making these to become her own heritage and passions.

Elena is a creative addict and an unstoppable gardener.

After travelling the world as a professional athlete, she spent 5 years sailing around the world, never stopping creating, mainly sewing. This is where the brand name comes from and she simply loves it!

On her way around the world, Elena has been lucky enough to discover wonderful places and fall even more in love with nature.

She became a scuba diving instructor  and has been deeply touched by ocean pollution, actively cleaning up and replanting corals in the reef.

In March 2020 she decided to give it a go to watercolors, a new medium to her, connected to water.

Her childhood and travels are her main inspiration, nature her muse, and environmental conservation is her mission.

The Sewing Sailor products are all handmade in New Zealand, from A to NZ, with special attention for every detail. Elena transforms her watercolour paintings into luxury stationery, book illustrations, surface pattern designs and packaging designs. She has collaborated with some of the best brands both in New Zealand and worldwide.

Being a great supporter of the environment, Elena uses eco-friendly, recycled, luxury materials, with recycled and biodegradable packaging when possible.

 We hope that The Sewing Sailor can pass on to you Elena's love for Mother nature, for our Earth and Oceans and help us all to live in a cleaner, beautiful world.