Tom Banwell

Hearts leather mask in red
"My wife Jill and I live in Penn Valley, California in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. It’s a rural area and we have my studio under the house. I get to enjoy watching the deer and other wildlife traipse by the window, which provides a relaxing atmosphere in which to be creative.
When not doing art (or working), we like to garden and cook (and eat) fine food."
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Thread Rare

Ruby Red and Plum Ruffle Capelet
"I'm a Midwestern girl with a degree in Textile and Apparel design. In other words, I know my way around a sewing machine! I'm a good baker, a bad cook, a lucky man's wife, and a mother to a small blond boy. I'm a dog person (I have 2!), but not a morning person."
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Tutus Chic

Orange Sherbet Flower Girl tutu in six layers, three different soft orange sherbet colors. Sewn and ties with a satin sash.
"Tutus have been a part of my life for a very long time. As a former professional ballet dancer, I lived to wear a tutu and lived in a tutu. Now I love to see my ideas come to life in the form of an original design. It is the same creative process as creating a role or a ballet on stage.
Creating tutus with the traditional look of a classical romantic ballet in any color or colors. ...known to have been inspired by the paintings of Degas and his Paris Opera dancers whose waists are wrapped in silk and satin over clouds of tulle.
However progressive fashion grabs my attention --nothing is better than Parisian chic with a romantic edge! Creating original headpieces and accessories is part of my history as well.
Tradition is important for classical ballet for without inspiration, life is dull. That is why making tutus of my own design sans pattern- with color- with movement- is a way of life now.
I love it. ♥
I love hearing about how you love them. ♥♥
I love seeing women of all ages enjoy them! ♥♥♥
BACKGROUND:
--Formerly a professional ballet dancer and currently a ballet teacher.
What is different about our tutus?
---they take at least 2-10 hours to make. Attention to detail and quality endures.
--gathered and sewn in traditional classical ballet construction, no knotting on elastic or ribbon.
--they tie on so there is room to grow and you can tie them in back, to the side or in front with a beautiful finished bow
-- double-faced unique and beautiful ribbons for your comfort and longevity."
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phenomenal couture

melon dress
"Phenomenal Couture, founded in 2010, is a label created by desginer and dressmaker Lily Kate. Lily Kate is deeply inspired by her mother with her hand sewing skills during her younger years. She then continue pursuing her dream as a dressmaker in London."
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econica

Ruffles on my shoulder shirt top - organic cotton custom handmade
"Designing and creating clothes is my passion. Being obsessed with everything organic and pure I strive to use as many natural and organic fabrics in my creations as possible. My fabrics are carefully selected from different sources around the world and I design, make patterns and sew everything from scratch to create unique and comfortable pieces you would end up wearing again and again.
On a personal note, I was raised and received my medical degree in Copenhagen, Denmark, where I also completed Art and Fashion studies at Royal Danish Art Academy. I now live a quiet life outside Ottawa with my wonderful and very supportive family. I enjoy traveling to the ocean, collecting original art, fabric shopping and playing piano."
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holly stalder

Antique Lace Pouf Sleeve Shrug
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chabri

chabri makes some of the most beautiful couture clothing that i've seen in a while. they are so elaborite looking, and look so comfortable in their rich fabrics. So inspiring!