lace rag scarf

corsets

handmade corset based on original 18th century pattern

crinoline

some current work going on in the costume studio

the cloth house

some sneaky camera work taken through the window of the Cloth House of their beautiful autumnal window display. patchwork dresses and blankets are the order of the day.

october inspiration

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autumnal inspiration. things being knitted/patched/stitched/quilted for betty cox this season: knitted capelets, patchwork dresses with antique appliques, autumn day dresses, big woollen wraps, 1950s suits, long skirts and scrappy gypsy cardigans ♥

tea anyone?

costume cupboards

Sorting through a recent dream donation at the Maddermarket theatre. There's nothing like sorting through beautiful old clothes in a beautiful theatre to make you realize why costumes are so special.