a new design...

I love this dress so much!

It has lace details on the bodice and on the hemline - recycled from a vintage curtain - of course!

It has an irregular hemline - shorter at the front and longer at the back. I added extra fabric to the back of the skirt as well, so it falls beautifully. Such a romantic style.

I love the brown floral - it makes me feel like I am in a sepia toned photograph.

I was going to sell it at the market night - but I have discovered a small stain on the front bodice. It is hardly noticeable - so I am happy to wear it - but I couldn't sell it. I have more fabric available so perhaps I will list one for sale as a custom listing??

What do you think?

Bec x

A new design...

hello!!!!! How are you all? I hope that you are having the most fantastic weekend EVER!! Maybe you are making lots of stuff?? Or eating heaps of yummy food? I bet that if you live any where near me you have spent  your whole weekend inside rugged up against the stormy weather.

My poor mum-in-law, who has been living in a groovy caravan in our back yard,. has had very little sleep due to the torrential rain, howling wind and thunder-clapping right above us!! It has been amazing - I LOVE this weather... My mum in law normally loves this weather too - but it has all been a bit much what with her caravan leaking - the door blowing wide open at 3am scaring the socks off her - plus her hot water bottle EXPLODED!

I have had my real mumma here too. So it has been a mum filled weekend. I took full advantage of the granny babysitters - spending some time on a new design that I have been promising to one very special (and patient) customer... I am happy to say that the new dress is a success - and it is my new favourite!! I thought that it was so special that it deserved 6 million photos... So here they are :)

Once again I hope you don't get sick of my face. The pictures of me in the studio - yes they are a little bit self indulgent - but I liked them.

This new dress has some lovely features... BIG POCKETS! a twirly whirly flared skirt that is very flattering on the waist. A neat new neckline and a zip up the back. This makes for much more comfy underarms!! YAY!! This new dress will not be available for custom order. I am going to make them up as ready to ship for sale in the shop - until I am confident enough to make them on demand.

Well this is too long! I'm sure you are quite bored now.

Lots of love!! MWAH!

Bec x

my little world...

This morning I woke up and washed my hair. 

I blow dried my hair. 

I put on a little bit of make-up... 

I put on my favourite red lippy...

I put on a new dress that I made last night...

I put on my new fleece lined black tights and my new-to-me granny boots...

I put on my apron...

And I sat down at my kitchen table to sew.

My new dress...

The neckline of my new dress...

My apron made from vintage barkcloth...

A few dresses ready for shipping...

This one caught the last afternoon sun before it dipped below the horizon...

For miss Kylie at Lucy Violet Vintage...

I guess that when you work from home you can get stuck in a bit of a 'spend all day in my pyjama's' rut. So it was nice to put in a little bit of effort, strap on the apron and play the role of 'snappy dressmaker' for the day.

Do you think that I am crazy for adorning my mannequin in today's outfit just to take photo's for you?

Hmmm.

Anyway, whether or not I'm mad is beside the point.

The new dress is made with what I think is described in dressmaking lingo as a 'reverse facing'... It has a 20 inch chunky silver zipper up the back. I think the hardware of the zip contrasts the softness of the floral perfectly - I think my 16 year old niece would approve. I love it! Once I have more time I plan to make a few one-of-a-kind samples for the shop...

I am only a few weeks away from having some free time on my hands...

I can't wait...

Bec x