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.