Apr 1, 2006 | Dresses & Jumpsuits
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. The idea was to turn it into a tutu like dress. Something a dark fairy god mother would wear. I experimented with different techniques in hand embroidery and added lots of mother of peal buttons.
Don’t really want to think about how many hours I spent on this piece, but it was not done in a week, I can tell you that.
Watch this space to see how it all turns out. Still got until June so no pressure, right?
Sep 15, 2005 | Tops & Trousers
Beetles and Dragons.
This is one easy way to update your old plain sweatshirts.
- Pick a shape silhouette or similar, decide on size and find a piece of fabric big enough for it.
- Get some Bondaweb and iron onto the back of the fabric.
- Draw the shape onto the back of the Bondaweb.
- Cut out, iron on to your garment.
I always sew the outlines on the machine too as washing the garment will cause the bondaweb glue to come undone. Experiment with some freestyle machine stitching over it too for more depth.
May 25, 2005 | Dresses & Jumpsuits
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 lycra to create this piece.
Jul 15, 2004 | Skirts & Shorts, Tops & Trousers
Twisted Jeans.
Another pair of black jeans turned into a one off a kind creation.
Jul 8, 2004 | Dresses & Jumpsuits
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.
