Spring Cap

It's still very cold so a warm hat is still part of our outdoor clothing at the moment. This is a cap that I drafted a pattern for  couple of week ago. It has a wide slim peak and a crown that moulds to the head but is definitely not a baseball cap. The cap is made from boucle wool and has a vintage petersham ribbon trim secured to the hat with a lovely flower button.
I have also made one in a soft coral pink lambswool and intend to make them in lighter fabrics as the weather gets warmer.

Rainy Day Bag

This fabric is great for rain hats and bags it's a p.v.c. backed cotton in Charcoal grey I also have some in stone, raspberry and olive.
It's strong and showerproof so perfect for the u.k. island weather (rain) ! which we get frequently.
The handles in metalic leather make it soft to grip and it's edged and trimmed in a vintage petersham ribbon.
With a hard base it can take a little weight and the leather handles are lovely to hold.

Just Cruising

In January I often have orders for cruise hats. One to keep the sun off your face and one to fold in your bag in case of a shower of rain.
The trilby with a wide brim in a fancy straw will not fold up but will provide good shade, the rain hat has been made from pva backed cotton in a breezy print and will fold up.
So if you have a cruise booked you know where to come.!!
There is also a little hair clip being made for the evening, you never know when the captain might invite you to dine.

New Year at the Hat Shop

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Happy new year, my first job before I re-open on Friday is to paint [with help] the inside of the shop.
The workroom was given a fresh coat of paint last January so that will be fine for now. I have a large amount of small and med sized windows so lots of fiddly bits.! Also new patterns to make. Enough to keep me busy.
I will take a few pictures of the work as I go.

MASATO DRESS

I first found the designs of Masato on Twitter where I  had my first glimpse of his terrific designs. Since then I have been following the Japanese designer on line until a few weeks ago when I was able to meet him while he was in Yorkshire with his partner Mike.
Between us we decided that as Masato will be at Manchester Fashion Week in April next year it would be great for me to have the dress in my shop and spread the Masato word in the north of England.
It is hand made and as beautiful inside as out and I have taken a close up of the floral fabric which is silk.

These gorgeous photos (first 3) have been take by Ed Chadwick who runs Snug Gallery here in Hebden Bridge and is my shop neighbour.

If you would like to find out more about Masato here's the link.   Masato studio

Snug Gallery in Hebden Bridge  http://www.snug-gallery.com/
Ed Chadwick photography   http://www.edchadwickphotography.com/

So that just leaves me to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a big thank you for following my blog.
I'll be back in the new year with new designs my beret shop and no doubt other news.
Chrissie x

Blue Tweed Check

 

 

 

 

I couldn't resist buying this small piece of wool tweed even though there was only enough for this clutch bag and a couple of other items.
The colours are just beautiful, the little change purse or card holder is an added extra surprise inside.

It's just been put out for sale in the shop, I wonder who might find it under their Christmas tree.?

Pink Lambswool Liberty print slippers

 

There seems to be quite a few little people in my life at the moment so I have made a couple of pairs of lambswool slippers. I think I bought the pattern from Etsy quite some time ago but this is the first time I have used it. Pink lambswool is lined with liberty print tana lawn cotton and I have edged them with blanket stitch.
The pink beads are her initial Eloise. The other pair are in deep blue and have gone to the Netherlands for baby Noam.