I've given myself 2 months to get van Rose (my kids' clothes business) properly off the ground. In these 8 weeks, I want to get the jackets in shops and get another big commission.
If I can't make it happen, then it's back to the office I go... but the clothes are what I really, really want to do. It's great motivation!
I need samples to take into the shops. I've whipped up a few shells - my lovely mum has done a few for me too, thanks mum! - and now I'm onto the finishing details.
On these two I'm going to add (more) interest with a few bits of handsewing in some of the spots on the, um, spotty one, and some applique on the lining of the 'people' one:
This just needs some topstitching and buttons:
This one is the bane of my life! I've been working on it forever. The armsyces have been a total and utter nightmare because the black and white fabric frays easily. I'll keep persevering though - I'm very happy with how the felt hearts look and, anyway, I've put in so much time now, what's a bit more?
7 comments:
These wee jackets are fantastic. I wish you all the best, you truly deserve that big break.
Shucks Max, that's very lovely of you to say. You wouldn't happen to own a kids' clothes store would you?!
Oh those are gorgeous. You are so clever! I hope it works out for you. I'm sure it will.
I love spots and stripes and checks. I often wear polka dots myself even though I am really rather old for them. But I don't care, spots always make me feel happy.
Good luck!
See Wanda Harland in Petone - do you read Martha's blog?
Ermmm... Beckon in Willis.
Ummm.. Juniper?
I wanted to open a kiddo shop. Cloth nappy shop mainly. I totally would have stocked your stuff!
RB - Thank you! And lovely to see you over this way again.
Nikki - I do read Martha's blog and I LOVE it! She's so blimin clever. I keep meaning to pop out and see her but I haven't made it yet. Once I have the samples finished though, she'll be one of the first people I call on.
Lots of people have told me about Juniper - how could I have missed what sounds like such a fab shop for so long? I'm going to investigate them this week...
www.junipergallery.blogspot.com - Now you don't even have to leave your seat ;)
Oh you're so good. I've had a look through the blog - so many pretty pictures - and now I am determined to get there sometime this week. I'll keep you updated!
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