Love Vintage Show Melbourne May 2013

 

Looking forward to this show next weekend and I have been making up a storm photo's of which I will post asap.

Hand Covered headband

The base for many a fine headband, I use silk with beaded tulle overlay to achieve this 'lush' look, above is the finished design.

You only get to see a small amount of detail however the whole shape and look would be very different on a flat band.

This is the latest in customers own fabric, below.

Often the beading has to be re attached as below.

I tie off the ends of the beading to make sure that they do not shift
or drop off while being worn, as below.

An earlier post you will remember this is how I hand cover
the flatter metal bands in petersham.

BLING !

Bling anyone ?

1st image from tumblr

Vintage Display Flea Markets, Paris

I was in Paris in May this year and took these photo's in the flea markets on a wet rainy day.

Some Recent Work - studio photo's

Some of My Work in Windows

Marie Antoinette

I think this bodice might be where I got the idea for my 'Hollywood Glam' Hair clip now that I look at this photo. Just love the effect of these velvet flowers on this bodice.



Loved this movie 'Marie Atoinette' although as with the trend these days, the camera moved so quickly you never get the chance to dwell on the costumes and I know I am but one 'maker' who finds this extremely frustrating. So here are some photo's so we can look at the detail - the costumes were amazing and I loved the mix of candy pastel colours - just stunning - the whole thing !

How to set a veil on fascinator

Here is another bride ! This looks great it is my 'Hollywood Glam' Hair clip - like a small floral garland either worn close to the head as seen here or at the back of an up do (see Bridal Headpiece in clients own fabric). This particular one I have added small amount of vintage very fine veiling and this is how I got the effect just right. Veiling is placed and pinned as illustrated on my trusty poupe (milliners mannequin) and steamed into place thus creating round line away from the face. I will be adding photo's of the bride on her wedding day just as soon as I can.

Bridesmaids Hairclips

I have just completed a new bridal project four bridal hair clips - four bridesmaids ! The veiling is ivory to match the colour scheme and as you can see the effect is stunning. Some lovely vintage style beaded pearl bows complete the picture. Worn on the side of the head these clips have just enough veiling for the effect and not too much to over power the girls. Small amount of feather is used and I particularly like the variation in the size of the pearls in a couple of the bows.

Bridal Horse Shoe

Traditionally given to the bride for good luck. I have just made some new Bridal Horseshoes in a 'vintage style' for the shop and thought I would add them here for all to see. I particularly like the white with silver that's my favourite at the moment but this may change as I make more... what do you think ?