A trip down memory lane....

In the last couple of days i have been looking through my old sketches and pictures and found loads of good (and not so good) stuff. Its fun looking through and to see how i develop and change my style over the years. Coming from a very creative family, i think the need to create things is in my blood and my strongest memories from my childhood is sitting in my grandfather`s studio and showroom, watching him cut patterns and create the most amazing coats. He was a tailor and one of the best in his field - I remember trying on the coats, wearing the tape measure round my neck and the pin pad on my arm, pretending i was creating too. I think this was definitely (although unaware at the time) the pivotal point in my creative life :) Anyway, i digress - I started making clothes for my dolls, then tops and t-shirts for myself and eventually started getting some sewing lessons from my equally creative mum and attempted dresses and coats as well. I stopped for a few years but after having children, i started again and last night i found a picture of the very first commissioned dress i had. Looking at it now, i have no idea what i was thinking but it was a success and very appreciated. Take a look ;)

I can hear wedding bells....

After what feels like a lifetime, i have in the last few months been working on another wedding dress and bridesmaids dress. I am really loving these challenges and it really is an absolute honor being given the trust to source fabrics, design the dress and then to make it. But i have been lucky this time too - She is the loveliest bride and so happy with her dress - She did look a dream on her big day! This time we took inspiration from a 50s rockabilly dress but went more 20s with the lace. The main dress is in a beautiful oyster colored silk fabric and the top layer is a heavily beaded net fabric. All the tiny glass bead flowers on the bustier top has been handstitched by my very clever embroidery expert and assistant. I dont know what id do without her :) Picture of the happy couple

The bride and the maid of honor, also in a Hennie M dress

The bridesmaid in a LITTLE MISS SOFIE dress

Details on the MoH dress

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 :)

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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