Elena is the artist, illustrator and founder of The Sewing Sailor — a sustainable luxury brand rooted in fine art, surface pattern design, and eco-conscious stationery.

Raised in the Italian countryside, she grew up surrounded by her mother’s interior design studio, a garden in full bloom, and a family who lived and breathed creativity. Those early days instilled in Elena a deep reverence for craftsmanship, storytelling, and the natural world — all of which continue to shape her work today.

Before launching The Sewing Sailor, Elena spent years traveling the world as a professional athlete and lived five unforgettable years sailing across the globe, experiences that deepened her connection to nature and her commitment to protecting it.

Elena's artwork is an expression of that journey — delicate, detailed, and driven by a love for the environment. Through soft watercolor and refined design, she creates timeless pieces that reflect the beauty and fragility of the natural world.

Now based in New Zealand, Elena collaborates with clients around the world to create nature-inspired collections that are heartfelt, distinctive, and aligned with brands who value sustainability, beauty, and meaningful storytelling.

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, homeware, surface pattern designs and packaging designs.

Being a great supporter of the environment, Elena uses eco-friendly, natural, sustainable, luxury materials.

 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.