Maker Monday: Re-fashion Edition

 I have so many clothes in my wardrobe that i don't wear, but sometimes a simple upcycle or re-fashion can make the world of difference. 

A Mango t-shirt changed to a vest, and some end-of-line Next clearance viscose linen trousers into culottes. 

It's been said that the most sustainable clothing you have are the the things you already own - truer words have never been spoken. It's important to look at clothing differently. 



Personal Vogue Archive: Tomo Koisumi x John Galliano

Personal Vogue Archive: 

Custom Margiela by John Galliano artisanal ensemble repurposed by Tomo Koisumi

British Vogue, September 2021



BCU Fashion on Tour! London Fashion Week Bound!

Have you heard the exciting news!!

BCU Fashion are London Fashion Week bound!! 

First day - opening slot...no pressure then 🙂



Countdown is on!

Countdown to tomorrows sold out Sew a Summer Dress Workshop is on!

And in this heatwave i've requested the aircon unit too! 

I wonder which patterns everyone will make?

See you in the morning!

Preparation

Prepping our welcome cards for the BCU Fashion X Birmingham Botanical Gardens Sketch and Stitch Day on Monday. 

Huge thanks to @houseofbrookesy for the wonderful botanical graphics. 



Sketch & Stitch Day at Birmingham Botanical Gardens

 Join BCU Fashion at Birmingham Botanical Gardens next Monday (11am-3pm) for a creative day of drawing and stitching.



Summer Dress Workshop at MAC Birmingham

 Looking forward to my SOLD OUT Sew a Summer Dress Workshop at MAC Birmingham. 

Lots of lovely pattern recommendations available from Maven Patterns, Holly Dennett and New Look Patterns. 

I wonder what everyone will make?

Sian Riley Studio for BCU Fashion @ New Designers

 Excited to be taking my envelope clutch bag workshop on tour to New Designers for BCU Fashion this Thursday!

The session runs from 3.30pm-4.30pm at the Business Design Centre in London.