Christmas

I know its a bad time of year to be mentioning Christmas but with just over 3 months to go and lots of things to make in readiness, I find the sooner I start the better. This years gifts are going to include patchwork tablet computer cases (one for me too) cushions (mum is redecorating the ground floor of the cottage) and fabric vases. Oh and there are the obligatory tree decorations to think about too. But that will be time dependant!
Work a also continues on the Vintage collection with 4 skirts and a blouse now complete, as soon as I have 8 garments ready I can call in the photographers!! I have already started work on the design of several summer dresses, these are 1940's style, very chic with the advantage of using as little fabric as possible.
I have one wedding dress commission on the go too, this is an odd one being a complete fantasy design, unfortunately no photos will be available until after the big day, for obvious reasons, but trust me it will be fabulous.

Update 24/10/11
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Block Party

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Jersey basics

Love designing and making jersey pieces because the process is so quick! Drew the pattern with all style adjustments in about 15 mins, using this picture as inspiration, expect to spend 10 mins laying up and another 20 sewing it together.

New season

This is a sneak peak of the new season collection that will be available in the next 2 weeks. Its all vintage inspired, expect 50s style with a modern twist... For info on how to buy go to my website.

Pirate Treasure Chest

Really easy!
You will need:
An empty shoe box with lid
An empty cerial box
Brown and yellow paint
Paint brushes
Glue
Stickey tape
1. Paint the shoe box brown all over, if the lid is already attached paint this too. If the lid is not attached you will need to make one. Draw 2 semicircles the same width as the short end of the shoe box, cut these out and paint them to make the sides of the lid.
2. If you are making you own lid cut a rectangle from the cerial box where the long sides are equal in length to the long side of the shoe box. The other sides should measure the same as the curved edge of the semicircle sides. Paint the rectangle brown.
3. Using stickey tape and glue attach the lid sides to the lid top.
4. Attach lid to box using tape.
5. Add detail to the box, i painted yellow edges to look like brass, or you could add a padlock.
6. Fill your chest with treasure! Arrgghhh!