'I transform football shirts into puffer jackets'

Being married to a footballer can involve a lot of moving, making it hard to settle or start a career.

But Julie Herman, who studied fashion, has come up with a business that she can keep running from anywhere in the world.

Originally from Belgium, her husband Funso Ojo is now on loan to Shrewsbury Town, from Port Vale.

Ms Herman's business, Rose Ojo, sees her turn football shirts into puffer jackets and other clothing, and it is all done from her loft.

"Last season, the football season, I made myself a puffer vest out of a Port Vale shirt," she said.

"I got loads of compliments so I thought let's start a business. Everything went up from there."

She was inspired by Kristin Juszczyk, wife of NFL player Kyle Juszczyk - who made clothing out of NFL jerseys for a number of high-profile celebrities, including Taylor Swift.

Kristin Juszczyk started her own business after making coats and jackets from NFL jerseys

"I always ask to have a shirt two sizes bigger because it needs the padding, but if you already have a shirt, I'll add side panels to it," Ms Herman explained.

"I don't really like waste, so I don't want people to buy a new shirt and then get rid of the old one."

Ms Herman has had many orders, including some that were shipped overseas to the US.

"The first time I looked up a lot of YouTube videos. I have a fashion degree, but I still wanted to see how other people do it," she said.

"The puffer vest is our core, but I've made bomber jackets as well… I'm looking into making other things as well.

"Because I have that fashion degree I can make my own patterns and make everything somebody wants in their size."

Ms Herman works from her loft, using skills she gained from her fashion degree

This career is a dream for Ms Herman, who said she had been creative since she was a child.

"I always wanted to do something with my hands… I think it was always in me to do something creative, and to reduce waste as well."

She was pleased to have found work she loved.

"We always said when your career in football ends, my career begins - but that's taking a long time as well.

"For all those years to be just on my own with my family in Belgium, this is really something I wanted to do in life, and it's nice that I can do it... it's my work now, so I'm really glad I found my passion."