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Ok, so I know this is a pretty unusual design. I was going abstract….but actually it’s the technique that I love about this one! Ok, so the base of this is a red tartan fascinator base; and the design is then covered in straw spirals that vary in thickness. This starts as a big reel of thin straw that I’ve then sewn …
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This is possibly my most famous fascinator, as I wear this all the time and it’s on my profile picture on my twitter feed. 🙂 A heart is my favourite shape; so I love the simplicity of this fascinator yet but also it’s wearability! I made this block myself using buckram and clay to create the perfect shape. …
A few months ago I was lucky enough to have the amazing Saffron Sprackling from Republica come to visit me in my studio. Saffron & I had chatted on the phone before she came in, so I had a rough idea of what she wanted. As you are all aware red & black are her …
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There are two colours that are always found in my wardrobe: 1 – leopard print. 2 – red. So I was very excited to combine the two for this lovely fascinator. This heart fascinator is sewn onto a wide leopard print fur felt band. It has quite a 20s feel to the overall design and gives a striking finish to any …
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