Printed Lycra tights

Print and pattern are the dominant features of my collection. This fabric has been digitally printed onto lycra and will become a selection of ankleless and toeless tights to cover all legs in my final line up.

Kitty Hat

First stage of making my own hat. This has been a very exciting process. It was my intention to create hats to show the goblin side of my collection. Cat-faced as described by Christina Rossetti.

The Wonder of Shingo

Here is some more of my experimentation with Shingo Sato 3D pattern cutting techniques. A twist in the fabric, to show interesting detail. Simple technique with amazing effects.

Magic Shingo

 We were lucky enough to have a visit from Shingo Sato the master of 3D pattern cutting.

He showed us pieces from his vast collection of samples.

Each one pushes the boundaries of the normal pattern cutting procedure.

The results were truly inspiring.

My absolute favourite the Vortex dress.

The Vortex

He also held a workshop so we could put some of his techniques into practice. Learning a few of his tricks to achieve beautiful results.

Here is the finished skirt adding godets into the skirt and interesting seam lines.

This was a fantastic opportunity and we were very lucky to have Shingo visit us. 

INSPIRATIONAL

Photo Shoot

Sam and I
My photo shoot for our brochure. I am completely amazed at the outcome of my photo shoot. The dress fitted Sam my model so well. The glasses and hair and makeup fitted well within my theme. Inspired by the 60s, goblin market and strawberry hill house. The first shot of the day. 

Working out now my Vanners fabric has arrived

My strike offs from Vanners Silk Mills have arrived I can now really work out how my collection is going to look. The strike offs are amazing I never imagined they would be so fabulous. I have so much choice this is the hard bit choosing my favourites, and the ones that fit into the rest of my collection. Yipee so excited.

Quote

"Beauty of style and harmony and grace and good rhythm depend on simplicity" Plato