Burwash Weddings

by | Mar 12, 2012 | Uncategorized

On Saturday the 24th March I shall be at Burwash Manor in their Secret Garden Marquee for their annual Wedding Open Day. This year they are planning a mini fashion show using some of my dresses, which should be fun!In the meantime its back to the grindstone, work is...

Days

by | Feb 11, 2012 | Uncategorized

 Days of snow.And days of pinning and sewing lace applique onto what will be a fabulous dress. This is for a wedding in April so I can’t show any more yet, but will do when the time comes. For now just a sneak preview.

Predictions…

by | Apr 28, 2011 | Uncategorized

Well, only one day to go before Kate and Will’s big day.If you’re into history of costume or would like some historical Royal wedding dress inspiration, this is worth a look.My predictions of Kate’s dress: lace, sleeves, detachable train, fitted...

Season of lists and mellow fruitfulness…

by | Oct 6, 2010 | Uncategorized

I love the classic poem by John Keats ‘To Autumn’. Here’s the first verse, in-case you’re unfamiliar:Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness,Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun;Conspiring with him how to load and blessWith fruit the vines...

From A to B

by | Sep 30, 2010 | Uncategorized

It’s been a busy month workwise, but today I have some time to show you the stages of making a dress for one of my recent clients. This is a staggered journey through the process, I’m not organised enough to take photos of every stage, but hopefully...