"Both endeavours, you need to be very creative, and it's about applying theoretical knowledge to something tactile, something practical that you're doing."
"The level of planning, the level of research and experimentation that I'll do before I start working on the final garment is something akin to what I would do to get to the point where I have a successful experiment."
"I genuinely don't remember learning how to sew. It's always been a skill that was associated, or a skill that was practiced in my family."
"During lockdown I had a lot of time, and I had a sewing machine, so I started making clothes, and haven't really looked back since."
Yasmin Proctor-Kent connects her scientific work in cancer diagnostics with her passion for sewing. She emphasizes the creativity required in both fields, noting that the planning and experimentation in sewing mirror scientific processes. Proctor-Kent's background includes practical sewing skills learned in her family, which she began to develop further during the lockdown. Her journey into making clothes has been fulfilling and transformative, showcasing how creativity can thrive in both science and personal hobbies.
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