Tuesday, 21 February 2012

Upholstered rocking chair

I was asked by my friends to upholster the cushions for their fantastic rocking chair. Both cushions are fitted with a zip which makes it possible to be washed in the washing machine. I'm very happy with the result and so are my friends!








Monday, 29 August 2011

Pretty nighties

Dark purple velvet nighties with lace and satin details.






Sunday, 14 August 2011

Jo's turquoise chiffon flattering top

Turquoise chiffon top made as a birthday present for my friend Jo. It ties at the back with a bow and closes at the top with two hidden poppers and decorated with a button covered in chiffon, front and back decorated with dark turquoise lace.









Claudia's summer tea dress with front pockets

Made of fabulous vintage stretchy tulip printed reclaimed fabric ordered by Claudia to fit to measures. Lining lined with floral white lace. Matching bow hair clips.






Fashion gym trousers

Found a pair of beautiful trousers in June's edition of Marie Claire, I just had to make a copy (as I cant afford VLP's £395.00 ... No I spent about £3.00 in Fabric land on material and about 2 hours sewing :)








Blue paisley tea dress with front pockets

I found this fantastic 100% cotton fabric on the Southsea car boot sale the other day. It cost me 50 pence to make, lovely.






Tuesday, 26 July 2011

Sarah's dress

This dress was made for Sarah using her own material, marine blue silk that was bought from the far east. It is made from a 1970's pattern with long sleeves. The back is lined with 16 fabric covered buttons and the cuffs also got buttons on them. She wore this to a wedding: