The kimono. The perfect garment to throw over anything night or day to create a bit of va-va-voom. Well, these aren't strictly kimonos. They are a much simpler cut that creates no waste fabric. Here is a selection we made in preparation for the festival season. We use...
I love working with denim. Especially embellishing denim jackets. It's a great way to use all those beautiful little trimmings, borders and fringing I find on my adventures. Each piece turns out completely unique. Half way through the festival season I found some...
The world is overflowing with textiles! We buy them, wear for a bit, then get rid of them, either by donating to charity shop or putting it in the bin. Most of these clothes still got plenty of life left in them, but fashion changes or we have no space left in our...
I really love making these kimonos. Well, they aren't strictly kimonos, but a floaty summer layer inspired by. They are made from saris, sarongs and any other reusable fabric that comes my way. The trimmings I do buy new from my travels, the rest is all upcycled...
The sun is out and summer is on its way. Our festival preparations are coming along nicely. We have been mainly busy with making our festival staple, the kimono cover up. It's a more modern, casual and airy take on the classic Japanese variety. We use vintage...
Summer is here which also means festival season is here! So we have been busy making our best sellers; one off a kind sustainable kimonos ! We reuse vintage saris, cotton sarongs, silk scarfs and all sorts of other high quality that fabrics that come our way. We don't...
Stitched and Repaired. I had these Levi's denim jackets kicking about that needed a second life. I put them in the washing machine with a sachet of brown Dylon. The outcome was a somehow a rusty colour with navy highlights. I like it. I then patched up all the ripped...
Made to Order Luxury Jacket and Hat. Kim works for the sustainability team at the Council. She wanted me to make her a striking stage outfit. We decided on a blue-purple colour palette. I think I got a little carried away with the beading. Hours and days later I...
Made to Order Pimped-Up Suit. I like guys and girls in suits. But sometimes they can be a little formal and plain. I experimented with adding a some lines by stitching on the jacket and trousers. I also changed all the buttons to match the thread colour. Here is the...
Customised Jackets. What to do with plain jacket lacking character? Embellish them of course! The floral print fabric on these jackets were cut out from old curtains. I then used the zigzag setting on the machine to do as satin stitch around the motif. Simple but...
Brighton Fashion. My collection for Brighton Fashion Week also got showcased at a local Eco Fashion Show. Modeled by local students.
I love the shape of this jacket. But it was a little plain. So I added some frilly fringing and lace. Also changed the buttons from plain plastic to embossed silver ones. The flower brooch is removable. I do take commissions if you want your own favourite jacket...