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Farm Festival review, Bruton, Somerset

October 2, 2014

Oh my goodness – apologies for not posting in absolutely ages! One of the first things I was busy with was Farm Festival which took place 1st – 2nd August. This review is from a trader’s point of view. We arrived about lunch time the day before the festival opened, and set to work putting together our stall. I don’t know how it took so long to do this, but it managed to take several hours! Although we were ready by nightfall, we quickly realised that the festival wasn’t anywhere near ready….

The Glastonbury bag dress

Recycled clothing When you walk through the entrance of Glastonbury festival, this is usually the scenario: You’re pulling some kind of trolley or cart stacked up with camping paraphernalia; it’s wobbling precariously, but so far the bungee cord is holding. The rucksack on your back is killing your shoulders and the bag full of cans of cider and snacks is cutting into your hand. Your hoodie, which you only just remembered is tucked under your arm. Your free hand clutches your ticket and by the time you’ve reached the turnstile you realise you’ve over-packed again. You get through the gates and you’re given your programme, then your fine guide; a policeman offers you a collapsable water bottle; someone else gives you a recycling bin bag and then someone from Yeo Valley hands you a tote bag…..

Meeting Maisie Williams

Making a book dress & meeting Maisie Williams

I’ve been busy making a fairytale dress from a stack of unwanted books for the Bookbarn out-of-print fashion show. It’s going to be judged on Friday by Maisie Williams (Arya Stark in Game of Thrones) We met her at the dress rehearsal and she was lovely. This is all about how I made this paper dress…..

Threads of a Fairytale

Just a quick post to let you know about my new website. Threads of a fairytale is my clothing label for fairytale, steampunk and bohemian handmade creations. Please take a look and let me know what you think! (Edited. Threads of a Fairytale was formally called Oshun.)

Anti-Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2014

Valentine’s Day isn’t for everyone!

Downton Abbey fashion

December 29, 2013

When looking for inspiration for my clothes, I usually look to history – anything from the last century and further back. However the 1920s and 30s are recently starting to take my notice…..

Handmade Khaleesi costume

Game of Thrones Khaleesi Costume

September 30, 2013

I had a sneaky suspicion they might be popular this Halloween, so I set about making one from a lovely soft jumper for the top half, and my pieces of thick cotton muslin I had used for experimenting with natural printing were perfect for the wrap-around skirt. The costume is based on Daenerys Targaryen’s outfit with the Dothraki in series one….

Threads of a fairytale at The New Forest Fairy Festival

September 5, 2013

I’ve just got one box to unpack and a couple of bits and pieces still knocking around the back of the land rover, but other than that, I’ve pretty much recovered from having a stall at the New Forest Fairy Festival….

Introducing the Threads of a Fairytale travelling boutique

I am very busy at the moment planning and preparing for my first festival stall.

My latest crafty project is making bottle bags.

Clothing to dye for.

(A version of this article was originally published at Try Handmade.) Tie dye is classic hippy style, but I don’t actually always like it. I think it works best when you’ve got subtle shades of the same colour happening, rather than as many different bright colours you can throw onto a t-shirt at once…

January 26, 2013

This is an article originally published on Try Handmade. Incidentally, I can’t wait until the new Pirates film in two years…