by Catherine | Oct 21, 2016 | Sewing, Uncategorized, Unique wedding ideas
I have had this silk dress from Monsoon for a while, loved it, but never had the occasion to wear it…I’d even taken it to Singapore and back! When Martin and Max decided to tie the knot in October, I thought it would be perfect for an autumn wedding, but...
by Catherine | Oct 5, 2016 | Blog, Sewing, Unique wedding ideas
Now that we’re not picking up carrier bags every time we shop, I decided to make a little shopping tote; I wanted something that folds up to a small size, to carry around in my handbag. The first one I made was from plain calico, embroidered with my silk garters...
by Catherine | Sep 15, 2016 | Help Choosing a Bridal Garter, Uncategorized
Flat Lace Wedding Garters, How Do They Stay UP! A classic wedding garter is elasticated or tied tightly with slotted ribbon, to keep it up… You’ll know from wearing hold up stockings that there is silicone in the lace tops to keep them secure… But...
by Catherine | Sep 13, 2016 | Uncategorized
These gorgeous bridal garters have all been made to order for lovely brides looking for something a little different… Luxurious silk can be embroidered with an elegant script text… This is luxurious white silk satin, edged with an elegant guipure lace,...
by Catherine | Jul 22, 2016 | Sewing, Uncategorized
As any sewist will tell you, we can’t resist fabrics and trimmings wherever we go and on a holiday to Borneo last year, I bought some beautiful printed cotton fabrics. They were folded, not on the roll when I bought them, and it wasn’t until I got home and...
