A few Custom Orders

As the year ends I would like to share with you some of my latest custom orders these past months 
You can check them out here if you would like one custom made just for you
http://cheekyrosestudio.weebly.com/index.html

A little something for all the family

Thiis treasury is filled with items from some very talented crafters on Etsy. I hope you find something in there that you like.

Christmas Morn by Claire Nixon

Cold frosty mornings
                                    Ice on window pain
Huddle under coats
                       keep the warmth in
                                                        Tiptoe down the stairs
all quiet and hushed
                                 barge through the door
                     to see what’s waiting for us.
A Christmas tree sparkling,
                                                multi coloured lights,
                                                                         large shiny baubles, and
                      an angel smiling with delight.

Paper chains, garlands
                                              bells, stars and balloons
                                                                                         dangling from the ceiling.
Pine from the tree,
                         fresh cooked bread, cakes,
                                                                  jam tarts and scones,

these are the scents waiting for us.
                                                    A coal fire burning
              warmth is in our hearts
singing along to carols
                                           on this cold and frosty morning.
This day may not be THE day,
                               but it is deep down in our hearts.

NEW WEBSITE

I have been having problems with my shop  website, so I have created a new one.

You can now shop with me  here at http://cheekyrosestudio.weebly.com/

Tomorrow is another Day

Today is my birthday and I have received so many good wishes on Facebook, I am touched. This community is so so supportive, bearing in mind we don't even know each other, other than the odd post. The love from these well wisher have made my day.
WHY?
 I attend an interview today, I so wanted  this job, as it was just right and the money was right. But unfortunately I failed the first test as I had no idea how to work it out. However I felt I did well on the other two test. Coming home I opened my email to find pending post on Facebook, its been a long long time since I have received so many well wishes and it has made my day. As for the interview, well tomorrow is another day.

Black Wool Print Skirt

This beautiful wool skirt was sold before I had a chance to list it in my shop, and I have one order pending, I think it is a winner.
A classic pencil skirt set on a wide waistband, with a bold tone on tone print of squares and circles in red and white.
Skirt is fully lined and comes just below the knee on an average height on someone 5’7" (170cm).

Disabled Clothing

I was asked to design an adult bib and  make a couple of coats for disabled wheelchair bound clients in a sheltered home. The brief was they needed to be fashionable and  functional. 

Where do I start,  Well fashion is what some of us use to assert our personality and identity, additionally we use fashion to enhance or hide our imperfection, and I would argue that is the same if not more so for disabled people. As these clients spent the day in a wheelchair which encases their back for support, it was important that the coats were comfortable with design features that enabled the care attendants to get the coat on and off with ease.

Some of the design featured I styled the coat with were a trapeze or wide Aline shape which helps conceal excess bulk around the stomach, and would allow for a blanket to be placed underneath wrapped around the legs for extra warmth. I added raglan sleeves as they are easy to get in and out of and adding shoulder pads can enhance the silhouette of the coat.

The coat was designed with a longer front which falls over the knees and a shorter back, so in the sitting position the back falls to the seat, and the client does not have excess bulky fabric bunching behind their back waist .

The false front design give the impression to the outside world of a normal coat front fastening design, but the opening is at the back and fastened with Velcro, which allows for ease in placing, without too much discomfort to the client.

I think I have met the brief for both the clients and the care attendants.
What do you think

I will be posting the bib and send coat here soon.

New In My Etsy Shop

New in my Etsy Shop

Update your work wear with this sexy fishtail skirt
A playful skirt for work and play, to show off your hourglass figure.

This knee length skirt is styled with a wonderful flared fishtail at back hemline that is fun and eye catching.

Features includes a straight silhouette styled with panels to elongate your figure, fitted waistline with side zip fastening and fully lined.

The skirt is made in a mixed wool dark green flecked weave

**If you are interested in a custom made Fishtail Skirt please contact me and I am more than happy to work with you to achieve the size colour and fabric you would like.

Holiday buys

Hand up those of you who have bought a wonderful piece of fabric on your travels, full of good intentions to make something amazing, but once home they get relegated to a bottom draw. Guilty as charged.

 A client was given two pieces of fabric which has been langushing in her bottom draw for years, as she is not a sewer she asked me to make these up. With no real idea of what she wanted, I made these two tunic, making use of design in the fabric which graduates from the hemline getting less intense as it rises to the neckline. I think she plans to wear it with black trousers.

Blue and Cream

 

I love blue and white porcelain, which inspired me to buy this fabric.

 

Blue and white porcelain originated in China. My fabric originated from my local fabric store, that I am afraid is as much as I know about its origin. 

The willow pattern is considered one of the most popular blue and white or should I say blue and cream  porcelain designs. although the design of this fabric is not willow, you must admit it is really striking.

I am really please with the end result, and I feel it will make a  perfect dress for Christmas.  I have added loads of details, like the mock wrap which has been finished with a flattering pleat detail.  I have added spaghetti straps to the fitted bodice fo added extra security.

I hope you will agree this is a beautiful dress. I have since made a suit and a dress from this fabric, sorry no time to take photos. I will be making a jacket with the last piece. Hopefully I will have time to take photos before the client picks up.

New Blog Name

I started blogging to promote my Etsy shop which I named Rose Glen,  then Rich Mix Fashion. My post have developed as a showcase for my custom made items, as the demand for these grew, I decided to create a dedicated label  to use for my custom made clothing, I have now decided to streamline my image, by renaming my Etsy shop and my blog which will now be called Cheeky Rose Studio. I hope you like it, and will continue to follow.

My custom clothes label

Managing Doubts and Custom Orders

This dress formed part of my 1950s inspired collection in the summer and recently I received a custom order to make an identical copy for a client. I managed to complete the dress as per the client request, but as I did not have enough fabric to finish the pockets, I used some creative licence and  trimmed the pocket flap with black. I think it worked really well with the print of the dress.  What do you think?

Custom orders are always a challenge as each clients body is individual to the person. There are times when having completed a garment great doubts set in, as the shape is not what I expect of the finished garment,  but once the client has it on, doubts fall away. This customer order was one of those doubtful moments, but thankfully the fit was perfect, and the client was over the moon with the result, so much so, she order has another dress.  Keep a look out I will be posting them here.

Summer dress with an Edge

I made this dress way back in the summer in this pretty rose print and one customer fell in love with it, but wanted it to look less girly and more edgy.

So here it is, with sleeves, and an amazing white rose print on a black background.

The skirt like the first dress is made with a full circle skirt, which means if you sat down the skirt will form a full circle around your legs.

Front

Back 

White rose on a black background 

If you look really hard you can see the bodic of this dress. I think I have acheived what she wanted, what do you think?

New in My Daughters Shop

My daughters has just added samples of her new collection. They are available in a shop in London. She is now selling the proto type in her shop csevenm on Etsy

Aquitaine Breakfast Cape



Estrella Breakfast Dress



Pemberton Day Skirt



Estrella Breakfast Dress

 The cape is my favourite, what is yours



Liberty Print Dress

 This delightful dress is made from a liberty print. The neckline was changed from a skirt neck to a V neckline, as the customer did not feel comfortable with the collar.

For ease in  dressing there is button front to the waist and a side zip closure, long enough to allow the client to step into the dress.

The dress was made for a late holiday wardrobe and the clients loved it so much, she is coming back for another one. I can see it made up in a lightweight wool fabric with three quarter length sleeves, but the clients wants a cotton print.