My passions are fashion, in particular the '60s and '70s and caring for the environment, so my blogs are about slow fashion, reclaiming textiles, and fashion history. With articles about how I reclaim materials, and what I do with them. Foxy Lady is the name of my home, a narrow boat, from which I work (off grid) on the Kennet & Avon Canal in Newbury, West Berks, UK
Bespoke Steam Punk Dress
Magdalen commissioned me to make this outfit for her, she likes to dress up and it was for Halloween in particular. She had a specific idea in her head, which I had to envisage too, and create into this fabulous garment. Inspirations, are taken from Doctor Who, which is represented with the watch strap features, the back in particular looks awesome. She hand screen printed the fabric herself, which was a vivid blue silk, embellished with a gold pattern. Initially I made a toile, so I could get her body shape exact, then we took it from there. With Magdalens vision and my skills we created the most magnificent piece of work.