Crochet Cowls

So occasionally I like to break out the old crochet hook and whip out a few things to sell in the shop. This year I decided to do button up cowls in soft wool roving in a variety of colours. They were a big hit over the Christmas season. Next I'm working on infinity scarves!

Brown skirt

This is a skirt I designed as part of my fall collection. Alex is one of my best customers and she loved the skirt so of course we made one just for her!

The Trouble With Angels Dress Making Scene

This is a scene from a 1966 Haley Mills movie called the Trouble with Angels. In it the Reverend Mother is making a dress for the girl sleeping on the couch in the background. I was always inspired by the sewing machines and dressforms in the background and wished I went to school to learn how to make clothes! Eventually I did.

Holiday Dress One~Black Lace and Sequins Shift Dress

This is the most simple and flattering design ever! I'm not sure how I got turned on to making a shift style dress but I'm glad I did.
I was a little unenthusiastic about this project all together at first. The lace wasn't exactly what I was looking for or the lining. After I drafted and cut the pattern the pieces sat pinned on my Judy for about a week before I finally got it down to sew it. And during the first fitting I fell in love! This has turned out to be one of my favourite designs ever! More to come...

 

Versatile Jersey Top/Skirt

I think jersey might be my new favourite fabric to work with and I always end up with smaller pieces that I need to find a use for after cutting my more complicated designs. Here's what I did.

 

The Importance of Good Photography

It was a fun and tiring day working on this photo shoot with Michael Grills but it was definitely worth it. Because I put a lot of time and effort into the designs I make I decided that I would be cheating myself if I didn't have some professional photos taken to show my work. Like this article on the Importance of Good Product Photography from RGBDIGITAL says "one thing you can never do twice is make a first impression" and I really wanted my designs to look good online because not everyone can come by the shop to see for themselves.
Good photography can make a big difference in whether or not you present your product effectively and whether or not you make a sale!  Everybody now days has a camera and can take photos and post them online but a professional photographer knows how to use the right angles and light to make your product look it's best when it is intangible.

Here are some fun shots from my last photo shoot with Michael Grills Photography!

 

Michael Grills setting up for shooting.

 

I don't think the photographer is used to getting his picture taken 

Here are a few more articles on the importance of good  product photography.
http://ukhandmade.co.uk/content/business-importance-good-product-photography

http://kspicknell.wordpress.com/2011/08/17/importance-of-good-product-photography/
http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2010/etsys-guide-to-photography/

Circle Wrap Sweaters

These very versatile circle wrap sweaters are perfect for dressing up or down. Wear them with your favourite comfy jeans or your best dress slacks. When closed the sweater hugs around your shoulders creating a nice shawl look around the back, pin with a large kilt pin or your favourite brooch! When worn open the fabric drapes beautifully in folds creating a look of comfort and carelessness. Available In The Shop or on my Etsy store. Also available in grey, brown and heathered grey.

Photography by Michael Grills Photography

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