Here is a selection of the sewing work I did for the 150th anniversary of Candelo School. It was a while ago now so I won’t write on and on about it – just photos.
150 year celebration for Candelo School
12 Mar
Category Archives: Kids
Ivy’s first Chanel jacket
20 Feb
In a stash from my Aunty came a lovely little piece of woven wool. I knew i wanted to make a little jacket as soon as I saw it. The jacket is trimmed with velvet ribbon and freed fringe cut from the jacket fabric. Lined in black satin with ‘brass’ buttons.
I should really call it Ivy’s first 80’s Chanel jacket.
Small ballerina
18 Feb
A miniature version of my tutu for my little ballerina.
This tutu doesn’t have the same precise lines as the larger one, I made it with layers of stiff tulle and bridal tulle. This makes it a little softer and less scratchy on little legs.
A yellow flowergirl dressed from a recycled cocktail frock.
20 Jun
I need to declare a conflict of interest here, this flowergirl is my daughter.
When the bride decided on her flowergirl wearing yellow a coincidence struck me. The bride wore a yellow dress when she attended my wedding.
The dress was pulled out from the back of the brides cupboard and recycled into the flowergirl dress. The skirt was permanently pleated so I could easily cut and re sew it into a few layers. The top I cut down to the small size and added a zip and lining.
The flowergirl was supposed to be wearing a corsage but as soon as she saw the pin she wasn’t having it, ‘too ouchy’ She was also supposed to be wearing shoes and have brushed hair but I suppose you take what you can get with a three year old.
Here is the dress in its original incarnation.
