Trilbies Twists And Millinery Classes

Happy February well we've made in through January and there's a lot more light around which feels better and helps you function better don't you think ?

I'm back at it in the workroom sewing away on various orders and of course getting ready for the wedding season.

I've been using my straw braid for a few trims I like the shapes you can archive with it.

A new hat block arrived in the post yesterday it's a larger button block so I'm itching to block on it as soon as I can possibly tomorrow I will take a few pictures as I use it for next time.

Next week my millinery course begins on Thurs evening, I had to change the date for starting and day to accommodate everyone so I'm looking forward to see what the ladies want to make.

One of them is going to a wedding so that will be tailored to her outfit and wedding day needs.

They will be fairly simple things but achievable within the 5 weeks course time. [with a little help from me]

If all goes well I will run another one starting in March so get in touch if you're a budding milliner.

A Much Delayed Blog Post

It's been a while since my last blog post and the reason is because I've had a hand injury.

This was self inflicted I'm afraid and a silly thing to do given the fact my hands are so important to my work.

I was jabbing away at something stuck to the side of a container with a pair of closed scissors and of course they slipped and went straight into my hand.

It has healed now but I can still feel it very tender. I couldn't do much for a while and then as soon as I could grip again I was too busy catching up with orders to do anything but sew !

Things has settled back to normal now and the wedding season is up and running. I have made quite a few lovely hats but can't show any of them just yet till after they have been worn. Most ladies like to keep their hats a surprise !

I am also making for Buckingham Palace garden parties plus there's Ascot so it's a busy time in the workroom.

My wedding weekend was all but snowed off but that didn't matter, all the gorgeous things in my windows have helped to inspire my wedding goers and send out all the right messages that I am definitely a great place to come for your upcoming events.

Currently in my windows displays I have a stunning wedding cake from www.kindcake.co  Incredible wedding photography from www.toastofleeds.co.uk 

Fabulous flowers from www.simplybyarrangement.co.uk and beautiful jewellery by www.rachellucie.co.uk

So between us we have all your wedding dilemas covered.

Pop in for advice anytime.

Chrissie x