Happy New Year!

To celebrate the new year, we're giving 25% off all Grandma Chic clothing on Etsy! Just type in coupon code GC201213
http://www.etsy.com/shop/LoveThatGrandmaChic

Photo copyright Sam Budgen 2012

fascinating

A couple of fascinators I've been working on..

 

photographs by Sam Budgen 2012 

Glamorous Grandma Chic

I'd been thinking about making hats for a while, but found it a seemingly impossible task, so instead I had a go at making some fascinators and this is one of the finished pieces. I was going for 1930s Schiaparelli vibe - very glamorous. I wore it to a friends wedding yesterday and had some lovely comments.

 

 

Handknitted collar below, in cotton yarn, with front button fastening adapted from my pattern for the lace collar jumper worn in the fashion show.

 

 

Maternity dress for my lovely friend Ruth, modelling the dress and the fascinator and collar above. This dress is perfect for summer (I made it a few months back and have only just got the photos!) Would love to make some more dresses like this, or similar, especially with pockets...

 

 

Photography by Sam Budgen 2012

 

New Etsy Shop!

Come see our little shop on Etsy...more things to come sooooooon!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/LoveThatGrandmaChic

Couple of photos from our stall at the 1940s weekend at Bantock House

 

Photographs by Sam Budgen 2012

august photoshoot

 

Blouse made from a man's shirt. Pencil skirt made from a long A-line skirt, with applique arrow detail.

 

Panel jumper in lambswool made from jumpers worn with pleated navy stripe skirt made from trousers.

 

 

Audrey top made from men's t-shirts and cord shorts made from secondhand remnant.

 

Photographed on location at Ort cafe gallery (www.ortcafe.co.uk) by Sam Budgen 2012

 

Thanks to Ort and Sam.F for their help. I will posting more photos soon so keep checking the blog....

1940s weekend

Thanks to the folks at Bantock House in wolverhampton for putting on a great 1940s themed weekend. Our stall was in the garden under a little gazebo, with great views and just the right amount of room! I was very impressed with the amount of people (and staff) who dressed up for the occasion. I felt rather at home!
Will have photos to follow soon....

Storebeez.com closure

Sorry to announce the closure of storebeez.com, a site on Grandma Chic had a page. Just like to thank the Storebeez team for their help and support with our page and wish them the very best.

Remember we still have a page on folksy.com from which you can purchase our handmade items and will soon have an ETSY page. So stay tuned...

http://folksy.com/shops/grandmachic

Recently sold items....

Handmade gingham shorts

Photograph copyright Sam Budgen 2012

Shorts on the catwalk.

Photograph by Andy Bonnell

Sold this upcycled skirt after the show!

Photograph by Andy Bonnell

Fashion Show!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you to Andy Bonnell for these fabulous photographs of Grandma Chic's catwalk show at Ort last week.
I'd like to thank everyone involved for all their help and support!
Musicians - Dan Hartland (also our perfect compere for the evening), Amit Dattani, Sam Fox, Rich Harris, Kate Wilkins, Washboard Dan (special thanks for his technical support), Laura Mattison and my amazing sister Abie Budgen; Models -  Layla Tutt, Sam Fox, Amy Woodget, Jennifer Babey, Olivia Winteringham, Cristina Pinero Maese, Kate Wilkins, Ruth Angell, Emily Ayres, Giovanna De Gregorio, and Anna Adams (you were all fantastic!); Pete the soundman; Josie Reichert and everyone at Ort; photographers - Andy Bonnell, Dan Bonnell and Angel amongst others; and hair stylist Sarah Cromwell. Also thank you to Melissa Morris, the lighting people, Alex for helping clear and move furniture, and finally Andrea Bonnell, Jennifer Babey and Giovanna De Gregorio for their wonderful work!

Olivia wears upcycled jumper with handknitted collar in merino wool and handmade gingham shorts.

Layla wears handmade corduroy shorts and upcycled jumper with handknitted neckline in rib.

Emily wears handmade sMary dress in black, white, green and red striped cotton, with lined skirt.

Jenny wears handmade linen and cotton panelled skirt with arrow detail and mix of machine and upccyled knit jumper with scarf detail neckline and ruffle sleeves.

Giovanna wears hnadmde and upcycled Audrey top in cotton jersey and upcycled pleated polyester skirt.

Sam wears blouse upcycled from a man's shirt, with new collar and handmade arrow skirt in wool tweed.

Cristina wears handmade skirt in red wool and jumper made from mens' jumpers and a handknitted central panel in lace rib, in wool silk mix.

Amy wears cotton jersey t-shirt made from secondhand t-shirts and handmade panelled wrapover skirt with button fastening.

Ana wears handknitted waistcoat in lace rib, handmade shorts made from trousers and handmade jersey top in cotton.

Kate wears upcycled arrow jumper made from machine knitted cotton and linen mix yarn and cotton jumper and cardigan, with handmade pleated skirt in polyester mix.

Ruth wears handmade maternity dress in vintage floral cotton with pink cotton trim.

First finale showing my collection and Andrea's own handiwork...

Finale with The Brave Sons Of Elijah Perry performing...

....sigh of relief backstage with the models...

with models and fellow designer Andrea Bonnell.

Photographs by Andy Bonnell 2012