January's design night was brilliant fun as always - thanks to all of those who came - thanks to those that wanted to come but couldn't, next time x

Here are some pics of the girls working away on their designs

Claire x

Thought we could do something around upcycling.    Please bring any clothes that you would either like re-modelled or changed into a totally different product.

Spaces are limited and if enough people wish to come I may do two nights.

This session is planned for those wishing to complete their denim skirt project.     All spaces (6 are now

We will be making the following projects on these dates :

Tuesday 23rd October    -   Denim A Line Skirt    or   Cushion Cover
Wednesday 24th October   -  Small bag

Tuesday 6th / Wed 7th  November   TBC    
Tuesday 13th November  -  Denim A Line Skirt   or   Small Bag   or Cushion Cover
Tuesday 14th November  -   Cushion Cover  or Table Runner  or Small bag

No more dates available in November as full booked with private tuition and Craft Fairs.

Thought we could make a simple denim skirt.   I will have patterns for size 10 / 12 / 14, let me know if you are coming and if you need any other sizes drafted.       You will need 1.5metres of denim fabric, ideally with a slight stretch in the fabric, thread to match and an 8" concealed zip.    Feel free to bring any buttons or beads or contrast colour thread if you want to add detail.

ALL PLACES TAKEN.  

THIS CLASS WILL BE RUN ON TUESDAY 9th OCTOBER ALSO.    ALL PLACES BOOKED.

Thanks, Claire x

Sorry girls, having fun with my kids as much as I can over the summer.   Design nights will return towards the end of August.

Claire xxxx

Proposing that the next design nights should be Tuesday 19th June & Wednesday 20th June, Project is a Simple summer wrapover skirt.     Ideally a light woven cotton fabric, prints are fine if they are small  -  try to stay away from anything that needs to be matched up like a check pattern.    You will need 1.5metres of fabric approx, some pretty ribbon (2metres) and you can use some buttons or alternative for decoration.    If you want to come along, please message me and let me know which night you can make.    Please also email me with your measurements  (latest date to email measurements wed 13th june) so I can ensure we have the right pattern  (need waist measurement, then approx 5 cm down from that take your lower waist measurement, hip,  waist point to hip and waist to knee.     Looking forward to seeing you all soon, love Claire x

The design night was a great evening, brilliant fun with the girls induldging in design, chat & wine.    A few new girls (Claire Cowleytried the design night to see if they liked it and despite finding the fabrics interesting to work with they loved it and want to come again, yay !    It was a little crazy to begin with as we hoped to have everyone here for 7 to be ready to start assembly of the top at 7.30 but with one thing and another it didn't happen that way, but we got there in the end.   So much for finishing at 9.30pm though, some left at 10.30pm but a few of us accidently sewed til 12.15am !   all Great fun.    

We were making a simple spaghetti strap top for the summer, some used woven fabrics (cute summer cottons - I used a skirt I bought after loving the quirky fabric and cut it up to use) and some used jersey fabrics.    Was lovely to see the tops come together and the girls looked great.

A few of the girls brought along things they had designed to show everyone else.  Gina Craggs is very skilled in working with fibres & was showing us her new weaving rods and what they can do.     Then she showed us some of her crochet toys which are very sought after her, have included one pic on here.

Celine Pailard showed off some beautiful hand embroidery that she learned how to create recently.   She also brought along some gorgeous books with patterns.    We all fell in love with the great bag she made and we are hoping to make this at one of the future design nights, I'll transfer the pattern so everyone has a copy and can cut out the pattern / fabric before the night.    If anyone would like to do this bag at home on the design night, or here in person, please contact me and I'll add you to the list of people to invite.

Hayley Taylor of SmileyMiley Designs came along to the design night too  as she is still on Maternity leave.  It was lovely to have her with us and we all bounced ideas off each other.   (www.smileymileydesign.co.uk)

Stella Jones was brave enough to entertain the idea of joining us for our design night using Skype.    It was so lovely to have her with us and made for a fun night.   It was a little hard for Stella to hear and see everything but luckily enough I'd thought to do a step by step guide of how to makethe spaghetti strap top and uploaded it onto my facebook design page. 

If anyone would like to come to a design night and make this please contact me as we will be doing it again in a few months.

Well, I will put the rest of the pics on my other page and head off to do some more boyswear - so excited by the fabrics and my boys are super excited at the thought of having some funky shirts to wear.

Hope you all have a great weekend, Claire x

My fab new secret agent coat pattern for the boys - Logan's already put in a request for me to design the lining & add in secret pockets ! Carter is trying to add in his design input to - so cute !   They have both drawn out their design ideaBought from a fab sellerislandnw off ebay (based in america but so fast :) and brilliantly packaged)

Hi Girls

Just a quick reminder about the Design night on Monday 30th at mine, designing & making a spaghetti strap top.   We are also going to watch Celine demonstrate a style of French embroidery.    Stella will be designing with us in Edinburgh - via skype :)     There are 6 of us in total for the night - including Stella, one friend may come just for a look & a glass of wine.   Unfortunately no more spaces available for this one now.

Measurements received from 2 girls, need to get the rest to make the patterns.    Gina and I may be making a second top for her friend - but possibly a pretty headscarf.    Looking forward to some productive design and relaxing with a few glasses of vino !


Claire xx