Fabric has been sourced and the design is taking shape for this beautiful masked ball costume. A fabulous deep red taffeta gown with ruffles and draping galore! Pictures to follow but for now here is the initial designers sketch…
This gorgeous black number was finished and delivered to it’s new owner on Wednesday. The client is planning to wear it to a Bond themed evening do and I just know that she will look fabulous in it! Pictures from the evening are hopefully on the way but here are a few of the dress being carefully constructed.
Details –
Dress handmade by Beautiful Plumage. See the ‘About’ page for details on how to use the bespoke design and make service.
Absolutely, 100%, loving this programme at the minute. Been recording the series (thank you Skyliving!) and have watched each episode several times. Producer Rhianna is looking for the next big fashion thing and is putting a bunch of hand picked designers through their paces with a new design and make challenge each week. It’s been great fun to watch the designers come up with fresh, innovative designs for clients ranging from Katy B to Rizzle Kicks. Established Fashion houses are given 3 months when creating a bespoke celebrity outfit/costume and these newbie designers are given only days to produce 1 of these outfits (which makes for a very tasty bit of drama!) These designers are definitely worth their salt to get this far…
Catch the Final Episide on Sky Living tomorrow at 9pm.
Polished, industry educated and cool – Styled To Rock
Rhianna wants an innovative UK designer to create a street aware, urban cool, “feminine-yet-not-feminine” statement garment for her to wear to a key performace. There is so much undiscovered talent in the UK that she may find it difficult to choose…
Rhianna’s team: Presenters Nicola Roberts and designer Henry Holland.
Further Info…
http://rp1.abs-cbnnews.com/global-filipino/08/28/12/pinoy-handpicked-rihanna-fashion-contest
http://skyliving.sky.com/sky-living-shows-news-and-gossip/rihanna-joins-sky-living
This stitch is generally used in the finishing stages of a bag/garment/crafty product. Usually, a sewing machine helps to complete the majority of work. Sometimes however, there can be a gap (e.g. where you’ve turned something through), a lining piece or a hem which would be finished in a neater fashion by using hand stitching. Follow the stitching steps 1 – 5 as shown in the diagram below. When pulled together, this will close the gap without showing the thread. Sew to the end, then knot.
Beautiful Plumage Top Tip: Always use the closest match of thread to fabric colour to achieve a professional finish.
Note: the edges of the fabric are folded inside – the aim is to sew a neat line where the seam would have been if you had carried on sewing using the machine.
Hope this was helpful – please let me know if you would like any other demos/photographs of this process or any other by commenting below.
Been super busy over the last few weeks with dress commissions and sewing projects….However, I did find the time to zoom to Cribbs Causeway a couple of weeks ago (after a hard days work sewing) to catch the last few scenes of the BFW catwalk show.
It’s always great to attend these events as not only am I a goody bag and a few beauty samples richer – I also feel inspired to create some other key pieces for my fast growing Autumn/Winter 2012 wardrobe. I have some medium-weight tweed fabric which I’ve been holding on to, knowing that the right trend was just around the corner. John Lewis, M&S and River Island have confirmed my suspicions by showing some gorgeous heritage-style blazers, jackets and coats. I have an idea for a beautifully tailored, mid-length tweed jacket in mind. Might be popping in to Cribbs to pick up a few accompanying heritage-style accessories though…
Really excited about the latest dress commission; A very swanky full-length black number with wrap top and fishtailed skirt. This bespoke creation is to be worn for a James Bond themed evening and will be made to measure so that it fits my client perfectly. I love creating special occasion attire that feels amazing to wear. The deadline for this dress is next Wednesday and with a fitting booked in for next Monday, I better grab my tailors chalk and get started!
Updates on this project to follow…
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This week my shabby old coat has been rejuvenated! The A/W 2009 Primark number was ripped at the arm, the fur trim was falling off and the colour had faded to an unsightly grey.
Restorative Process:
A new coat for under a fiver. Super Chuffed! Has anyone else got an upcycled/recycled garment they are really pleased with? I’d love to hear about them.
One of my favourite other sewing blogs to read is Tilly and the Buttons. This blogger is unique as she is open, honest and includes the good, the bad and the ugly elements of sewing/dressmaking! One of my fave features of hers is ‘What’s on my sewing table?’. I have adapted this feature slightly to the above title as my half finished pieces live on the mannequin where I can ponder their success and see where changes to the pattern need to be made. Above is my current ‘work in progress’ of which I am very pleased with thus far. A viscose blend jumper, patterned in grey and black with wine coloured ribbing (berry is very in for A/W 2012 don’t you know?!). Watch this blog space for news on how my first ever jumper creation develops!
When this pattern is finalised I will be using it to create a range of jumpers to sell (perfect to keep you snug in the upcoming winter months!), mainly from vintage and reclaimed fabrics. Details to follow soon.
Beautiful Plumage. 