The Week in Pictures

1. Floral satin for Spring/Summer collection dresses & fresh flowers in the shop

2. Model fittings for this weeks fashion show

3. Filing all my vintage patterns

4. Modelling for my friends latest design

5. Antique beaded purse gifted to me by a friend

6. Fabric swatches for Septembers show

Something old, something new: Turning vintage materials into new creations

  Vintage objects and inspiration seems more popular than ever, and there are so many choices!

We can buy actual vintage garments, or new possessions inspired by past eras OR we can have items that are both new and incorporate old materials!

I've done this with jewelry, clothing, art..it means that at the end of the day you have an amazing and unique piece that can't really be replicated.

I am in love with these rings by Leanne who sells her range at our shop By Design, she's actually made them out of vintage spoons! This means that every ring is unique.

We also were offered some vintage fabrics to purchase recently as well, it was such a treat to view and pick fabrics that you know you will never come across again.

Both me and my friend Julz who is a fellow designer both use vintage fabrics in some of our designs, and our clients get so excited knowing that they're getting a unique garment.

Julz turned this amazing floral fabric into these awesome skirts, available to purchase here

And here are a few of my designs using vintage fabrics..

Julz jewelry making

Let them eat cake

Our High Tea evening was so lovely, but silly me I forgot to take photos while the event was actually happening, so here are some of before the event!

 

 

 

Back in Time

 Still getting things ready for tomorrow night!

 Had the dress finished for a client

Wore my hair in pin curls!

Preparation

Still preparing for our High Tea night this Friday, transforming our workroom into a relaxing cafe-style area!

Adornment

This week we've been preparing for our high tea night next Friday, and are currently up to our elbows in decorations and dessert inspiration!

 

 

Cocoon

On this wet & dreary day I thought I would post some photos of our second workroom, just a few snaps to pass the time!

 Paper bags for different materials such as ribbon, elastic and zips

 

 A fellow designers inspiration board, I get hungry every time I look at it!

 Macaroon inspiration and possible notions

 Just a few of our threads and sewing supplies!

Some of my inspiration photos-garments that catch my eye, photos of my own garments and fashion illustrations

 Recent patterns hanging from the back of our door

 We were recently given a selection of vintage wedding laces, so beautiful!

Some covered button samples, these are great to see what size and shape you need for your garments