Thursday, 29 December 2011

Casper's Cubby







I made a little cardboard house for Casper yesterday as he seemed to be bored with his usual toys. He was way more interested in the scissors and sticky tape than the actual cubby. Although after a while he started crawling inside and playing. Anyway, I just think it's cool to have a cosy little house with white smoke billowing out of the chimney!





He's such a mover, I can hardly ever get a photo of him that is completely in focus!







Monday, 26 December 2011

Handmade Christmas







We decided to make some Christmas presents this year as there have been some new babies born into the family!






Casper's stork shoes and his special silver shoes...






Baby cotton soft-soles,














And two quilts for some very special twins.


















Merry Christmas!







Sunday, 18 December 2011

Velvet Bathers











I know what you're thinking- "Is she crazy?" Well, yes I am. I also know my dance fabrics, and I know that these bathers/playsuit are perfect for the beach.
How cool are they? I am very happy with the finished product. I will now be embarking on a new adventure of colours and textures with the same pattern, there might even be a velvet bikini in the mix! 
















Emerald Bikini







These are an experiment in colour. I decided that I would make some wacky green bathers with light pink ric-rac and we'd see how they looked. Too bad last night we didn't have enough time to photograph them properly, we only got these jokey seaweed pictures. Although, I like them!
I think they give me a good idea of what sort of tones and colours I want to use in the future. I will be getting back to work on some more swimwear designs in the new year. 














While we were at the beach, Casper was being very cute and turned into a wild urchin seababy. He slept the whole drive home.







Photos by Steve.

Bombshell Bikini







Here is a high-waisted bikini that I designed for myself and my shop! It is made with a nice matte black Lycra and is really comfy and flattering. On a whim I added ric-rac to the band along the bust and neckline. I think it's a winner! 
I sewed it without the use of elastic as I have found with swimsuits in the past that elastic seems to disintegrate with time. So I have used a banding technique which I think is far superior and much more comfortable.
The bust is supportive and cone-shaped to achieve a classic silhouette. I have actually worn this top as a bra before. I just love these. I swam in them at the beach last night, it was a blisteringly hot day. But right now it's raining- I am wearing a cardigan and drinking tea.

































Photos by Steve.