Latest project...

After the newspaper dress, i felt i had to continue taking advantage of my creativity so i decided to start dyeing some of my silks.
This was a plain white sandwashed silk fabric and this is the result of three stage dyeing with black, grey and aubergine.
It is a simple knee length dress with a circle skirt, tie belt and a gunmetal Peter Pan collar (quite heavy)
'Whaddya think?

For orders: Please note that garments in handyed silks will vary in patterns and colors.
The Peter Pan collar is a limited Edition so will not be available after stock ends.

This dress as seen : £155

Vote vote vote...from the 1st - 7th December

My submission has gone live now so you can have a look at the designs, remember to vote as many times as you can from the 1st - 7th December and spread the word :) x

CLICK HERE TO SEE MY DESIGN AND TO VOTE (From 1st of December)

Sunday papers...

It's been a while since i've posted on the blog but i am back into my creative routine now and sewing full time.
This morning i entered the Design a Dress competition for Vogue and Matches where we had to make a dress from paper and the designs that gets the most votes, will have their design made up and sold at Matchesfashion.com - BRILLIANT!!

So, from 1st - 7th of December, i need as many votes as possible. please please pretty please :)

Anyway, the competition hasn't gone live yet but here are a few pics of the dress and i will add the link so you can vote closer to the date :)

Starburst...

Here are another two T-Shirts..very different from any other colours and textures i normally use but still fun.
T-Shirt itself is made from good quality black jersey fabric and made from a size 8-10 tee pattern. They are both hand dyed (bleached) and one has got a dyed pattern all over, the other has only got the pattern on the shoulders plus a hand dyed black silk flower.

They're both for sale so email if you want one :)

Hand dyed Tees as seen : £25

A rose for Norway...

My heart goes out to all those affected by the recent tragedy in Norway and my thoughts are with the nation.

Mrs H's Big Day dress...

Just finished Mrs H's dress - another dress i was commissioned to make for a wedding.
Graphic print, satin, assymetric dress.

She will look lovely :)

Draped in flowers......

I love draped skirts (and dresses) and been wanting to make a skirt for ages but i think the overwhelming thought of it has held me back.
I have gathered some images for inspiration and i have a 50s floral fabric i'd like to use so as soon as i can have some alone-time, i will start draping and pinning on Mathilda (my mannequin).. We'll see how it goes :)

(Images from top:

Burberry Prorsum
Alexander Wang
Anarchy Street
Fabric i'd like to use

Three top images borrowed from Google images)

Sunshine...

Just made another dress in the gorgeous coral chiffon fabric i had for a the maxi dress back in May.
This is more a sundress but can easily be worn for evening too :)

Calf length skirt, lined, twisted straps, elasticated back and slouchy pocket.

In size M

For Sale!

Email me if you are interested.

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Sunshine dress sold as seen : £155
- SOLD -

Cushion yourself...

Bitten by the summer bug...
Ok ok, the majority of our summer days are rainy but that doesn't mean you can't surround yourself with summer things to brighten up your day..
These gorgeous handmade cushions will definately cheer up a gloomy mood :)

They come in two sizes:
40 x 40 cms
35 x 45 cms
and have 100% down filling, plain backside, wool tapestry flowers and zip.

£47
(or £30 without cushion.)

I only have four (two in each size) so email me fast if you would like one (or two, or three...)
henniemarman@googlemail.com

Great as presents or just a summer treat for yourself.

Payments via Paypal or Etsy as usual :)

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Desperate housewives....

Nah, forget it..i tried bringing a little bit of 'light' in to my rainy day but didn't feel inspired..i have to leave that top for another (sunny) day.
So, i went in to 50s mood instead and this is what i came up with. This is my desperate housewives dotted apron-summmer dress with pockets..
Cute eh..!:)

Not so much JunkJewels...

Just fallen in love with JunkJewels's Dragonfly bracelet and thought id share this little gem of a weshop with you...so many gorgeous things to spend your money on :)

Check out the website her
or visit them every weekend at Portobello Market, Notting Hill !

A bright, bright day...

I have had this beautiful pale lemon chiffon fabric lying around forever and had completely forgotton about it, untill i had a huge clearout last week.
Im going through a yellow phase at the moment. Not sure if it's the lack of sunshine but i feel my days need brightening up and finding this 'Sunshine' fabric definately did.

Now i need to make a top out of it..I shall make it my mission for this evening!
I'll add pictures of the result as soon as finished :)

A Tuscan wedding.....

Most of you now knows that i have had the honour of being picked for the design and making of the wedding dress and bridesmaids dresses for a Tuscan bride and it is really the most exciting project i have been working on.

We still have another year before the big day but with all planning,sketching and sourcing and last but not least, all fittings, the day they will tie the knot will be here in no time.

So, with the design of the wedding dress decided and the fabrics ordered, we can now start on the bridesmaids dresses.
I will go tulle hunting this week and hopefully we'll have that sorted as well :)

But first..i will enjoy my Mocha Frappucchino :)

A couple of extras....

I have two tops left for sale..one black Tee with silk flowers on one shoulder, size M (uk10-12) and one Liberty print shirred babydoll top, also size M (uk10)

Email me if you are interested.
Sales go through Paypal or Etsy, whichever one you prefer :)

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I say Yes....!

I have just been commissioned to make a wedding dress and can't believe it. This is so so exciting and the ultimate challenge...my dream order!
But, i have got a big job ahead of me now...wouldn't want to mess this one up ;)

There will be a lot of fabric sampling, sketching and creating the next few months but as soon as it's ready, it will be on here so you can see :)

Wish me luck!

(images borrowed from Google images)

A beautiful day...!

I had my great friend Hanne's wedding this weekend and had to make a dress for the big event.
Dusky pinks, light blues and beige are colours women tend to go for so my thought was to put a stop to this tradition and opted for a long coral number.
Can't go wrong with a maxi!

To Hanne & Vidar: Enjoy NY and l'chaim !

Also available to order: £190

NO LONGER AVAILABLE

I dyed and went to heaven...

I love dyeing fabrics, especially silks..you never know what will come out.
This time i chose i beige silk chiffon fabric and used a Burlesque red for some interesting effects. Wow, i loved it!
I couldn't leave the fabric there so had to make something straight away. Got a big do in a few weeks and this dress will be perfect for it :)

If i had wings....

I fell head over heels in love with this fabric and couldn't wait to make something from it.
Really soft but heavy chiffon fabric with great drape - covered in owl wings.

This is a waterfall kimono style top with trumpet sleeves.
THIS ONE'S MINE!! :)but i have enough fabric left to make another so if you want it, email me. I can make it in any size.

Summer! Summer, summer, summer...

I've had so many emails and orders for the Liberty peacock dress, i thought it was about time i made something a bit different to the dress but in the same fabric...The result is this pretty babydoll summer top.
Cross-over bust and shirred back.

I have it in size 8-10 and 10-12 but it can be ordered in other sizes (subject to fabric availability)
Email me for details.

:)

Tie dyed Zebra.....

Made this top from some remnants i found in a shop donkeys ago..just loved it but never knew what to make from it...till now that is.
1 meter of left-overs becomes favourite top!!

Very light, fine knit fabric, dip dyed in blues and beige. With elastic band straps.

Happy to rummage through a fabric shop for you if you want a similar one - email me for details :)