News and information about my business Atelier by Bobbie Seagroatt, including Pattern Cutting classes, bespoke wedding dresses, tweed clothing, fashion / clothing related artwork and all fashion/clothing related subjects.

Monday 12 July 2010

Hello again Atelier people,

Well, my latest commission was just finished last week, the draped silk satin design, to much praise and tales of enjoyment! It did look fantastic on the woman concerned, I have to say....and how great she was to work with. It was for a wedding blessing in the garden, followed by a party afterwards with perfect weather. I'll be uploading some photos in the next few days...

The website is almost there, just more photos to add, testimonials to go up, and one or two other things.

Still replacing equipment in the studio for top efficiency!

As a side project, and linked to my teaching work in pattern cutting and production - I've noticed a real absence of basic sewing skills in some of the students I teach. Not their fault, but a result of 'needlework' as it used to be called, not being taught in schools any more. So a whole generation of young people are growing up never having picked up a needle, and therefore unable to sew on a button, or take up a pair of trousers or a skirt. Kids have to choose between doing 'Textiles' or a language, say. What happens if you're good at both? Academic subjects are deemed to be more worthwhile, but plenty of our most famous designers and artists are famous because their talents and skills were first encouraged at school.
You might have inherited a sewing machine from a relative, but have no idea how to begin using it, so........
I've decided to start up some local classes, in the light of what I've just been talking about, and also the recent huge trend for recycling, combined with a desire that a lot of people, including myself, have to produce something unique in our world of slick mass production, and limited choice in the high street.
It's called the Village Hall Sewing Preservation Society, (!) and if you live locally, whether you are young, old,somewhere in between, male or female, you could come along. Let me know by replying here, or email this site through the contacts page, or atelier@bobbiesroom.com

A bientot!

Bobbie

About Me

My photo
Cropredy, nr. Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX 17 1PF, United Kingdom
Designer, pattern cutter, maker for my business 'Atelier Wedding Dresses'
Bobbie Seagroatt. Powered by Blogger.

Followers