Uni Chaos

Mad dash to complete, check and finish a pattern for a garment.

1cm seam allowance, name, date, piece, paper, notches, smooth cutting, smooth seam run, drill holes, grainline, balance lines.

For every piece, I had a good 30-40 pieces.

stress.

Mannequins. 

Bit of sculptural, futuristic degree work.

The press.

and Coverstitch.

Laying of fabric and patterns.

Perfection.

Despite the pressure you can always find time for 5 mins of Facebook.

I guess that's a good thing.

My half finished tailored garments for my final collection, they were a dream to sew, thank goodness.

as the silk shorts and blouse sure were not.

This dress I believe is the piece de la resistance of my collection, the skirt has many layers including, a lining, a body, a brown satin underlay and then the lace.

thanks to Charlie for helping me cut the many triangles at the hem of the lace.

Brilliantly British

This is an old fashion shoot for British Vogue from a few years ago, as much as I love Australia, the British are a huge design inspiration for me.

I love the pomp and circumstance of London. the sharp military, yet uniquely British aspects, have the perfect ability to be recreated with both soft and harsh fabrics in many colours.

Classic tartans which harc to the Scots compliment the "pomp and circumstance" perfectly.

Ballet brings a unique contempory but still traditional focus to the shoot.

Public school style, mixed with the Sloane Square couture.

Eton, anybody?

God save the Queen