Having left school I attended Farnborough Sixth Form College. I had my heart set on being a window dresser. I took the opportunity to work for a company that sold household linen and curtain fabrics. During my time there I worked in the linen department, dressing the displays and helping customers. I later worked in the fabric department, learning the use of each fabric and how to estimate for curtains. I gained a wealth of fabric knowledge and was taught how to measure accurately.