Dresses & Jumpsuits Articles

Patchwork Dresses

Only someone who knits or crochets will appreciate how long it takes to make a garment. So when I find discarded knitting projects I can't bare to see them go to waste. This piece started as a beginners knitting project accidentally boiled in the washing machine. By...

Upcycled Cotton Onesies

I do love a onesie! Comfortable and stylish. Dress it down, dress it up! These are all made from reclaimed bed sheets. Modelled by our beautiful intern Isobel. Get in touch if you want your very own made from your choice of fabric. [gallery columns="2" size="full"...

Customised T-shirt Dresses

Did I mention the things you can make from old t-shirts are endless! There are whole books and websites dedicated to the topic. I wanted to create some dresses that were stylish, comfortable and easy to make. The "skirt" part I cut from slightly thicker jersey that I...

Super Onesies

By now I would say I am a pretty confident pattern cutter. But designing a one-piece and making it look flattering is quite a challenge. I wanted a pattern that was powerful but not too boxy and 80's, comfortable but also stylish.  And as I was planning to reuse kids...
Brighton Fashion Week

Brighton Fashion Week

Leftover Threads Showcase. After two months of hard work I managed to get a collection together for Brighton Fashion Week. I wanted to create a luxurious collection but also promote all body shapes. So here we have all sizes from 6 to 18 strutting the catwalk. I need...

Made To Order Summer Dresses

Made To Order Summer Dresses

One Pattern Many Styles. This is the first pattern that I have made from scratch using a 2D pattern cutting method. I used Winifred Aldrich's book which was pretty easy to use. Up until now I was either pinning the fabric on a dummy or copying the shape of  an...

Labour of Love

Labour of Love

Dark Fairy Godmother Dress. I got asked to take part in this years Brighton Fashion Week. How exciting!  The only thing I need to come up with now is a 10 piece collection. Eeeek! I had to start somewhere, so I started with a black corset top that I had lying around....

Fiona Soe Paing

Fiona Soe Paing

Sometimes I take on fun commissions too, like creating stage outfits for eclectic performers. Electronic producer and singer Fiona Soe Paing wanted a white dress that she could project her visuals onto whist on stage. I used plastic piping to make the hoops and white...

Remade Jersey Dress

Remade Jersey Dress

I didn't really plan to do a colour coordinated photo shoot, but it turned out that way. Great!! The jersey dress in the first photo is made from a black vest top and a red t-shirt that I have added to the bottom of it. I simply cut out the neckline on the red tee big...

Old Jeans into New Dress

Old Jeans into New Dress

Upcycled Denim Dress. My lovely friend Jess asked me if I could make her a dress in the style of the upcycled skirts that I had previously made. I tried to keep all the key features of the jeans. Here is the outcome. [gallery columns="2" size="medium"...

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