Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Reupholstering w/ scraps
Upcycling upholstery: I was happy to reupholster a friends heirloom chair with scraps of fabric I had left over from a TV show I shot with HGTV. I love the eclectic, Moroccan look.....and my happy customer!
Friday, August 14, 2009
Corset: a real keeper
Quality over quantity: If I make a brand new piece out of new fabric, then I stay faithful to my Eco conscious ways by making it to last. This one's a real keeper, with fantasies of being handed down through generations of dress up to some.......
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Tailoring: Uzbekistan coat
The front of this historic pieces was like a Kaftan, closed and impractical. I split the centre front and created an opening with wide button holes...practise run below! It was heading to Paris with an Artisan client who commissioned me to transform this stunning find.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Music Video/ Kate Earl (Universal)
Mixing the new with the old: dress custom made for Kate's single 'Melody'. Silk and chiffon used with vintage trim found in London's finest antique markets.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
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