Wuthering Heights

I made the original dress for Cathy in a burgundy cotton but I wasn't happy with the way the fabric draped. This version is made with silk dupion and I think it looks much better. I love working with silk and the jewel-like colours are wonderful.

The bodice was particularly fiddly to make and comprises ten separate pieces. I'm not quite sure that the peplum is accurate for the late 18th Century. The chemise is made in a soft cotton that I often use for lining.

The wig is from Facets by Marcia.

Welcome back! It's a long time since I updated my blog and I have decided it's high time I came back and got things moving again.

As usual I have a number of projects on the go and even more ideas that are yet to see the light of day. The two main things I'm working on are a series of outfits inspired by Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights and a classic 1950s inspired Spring Collection:

This flared short sleeve dress has a coordinating coat with matching lining. A popular 'ensemble' in the 1950s.

The gathered skirt gives this coat dress a younger look. I've called this style 'Lindy Hop' after the dance craze of the same name.

This simple cream jacket and leopard print scarf combination has a sophisticated look.

Here's the suit from the black and white skirt above.