Blog Posts

  • I Do Costumes

    When people ask ‘what I do’, and I tell them I design and make costumes they think it sounds very glamorous.  It’s not really, but I just go along with it to make myself sound more interesting.  They ask what sort of costumes, so I tell them I’ve worked for theatre, carnival, TV and film, Read more

  • Happy Sunday

    I haven’t time to write a blog, but here’s quick one.  I’ve been making costumes for a film, long days sewing til I’m cross-eyed.  Can’t tell you what it is or where it is, and obviously I can’t take any pics.  So while you’re all having a nice lazy Sunday I’ll be stitching away.  I’m Read more

  • Slow Spin

    We all know about linen, what it is and where it comes from, don’t we?  Apparently not.  I was giving a tour of the mill today and showed a picture of flax plants growing in a field, blue flowers and all.  One lady was astonished as she thought it was a synthetic fabric.  Fair enough, Read more

  • Pins & Needles

    I had Molly with me all day in the studio helping me finish off a wall-hanging made by a community group.  In between we played, we walked and she slept.  Although this isn’t as difficult as making costumes, it has its own challenges.  Like getting nice straight edges, getting it good and square and of Read more

  • Just salt please

    This one’s going to a bit random, but sure it wouldn’t be like me!  I went to Rock the Frock vintage wedding fair in Belfast Castle today.  I’ve no interest in weddings or anything to do with weddings, but I do like to socialise and have a natter with some of my exhibitor friends.  Frock Read more

  • Pink Overload

    If you’re not fed up looking at the colour pink by now then you must be visually impaired, or living elsewhere.  I think it’s fantastic to have something like the Giro d’Italia here in Belfast, I love my city and am so proud the world is seeing it in such a positive (pink) light.  I’ve Read more