Tutus and Wedding Gowns by Jane Kenning
Description
Exclusive, handmade corsets, wedding gowns and vintage dresses.
An exclusive wedding dress is made especially for you. I have a fantastic collection of silk fabrics to choose from. Bring your own ideas to me and together, we will design your gown, I'll do the sewing.
Up until the WW1 the female body was manipulated into various silhouettes by the means of tightly woven cotton fabric, whale bones and tight lacing. It still amazes me how different shaped pattern pieces can influence the final outline. Originally worn as an under garment corsets are now so beautiful they need to be on show. I still use the strong cotton coutil to support the steel boning and use luxurious silks, ribbons and beads to embellish.
Newly made vintage inspired dresses. From new fabrics I can make day, evening or wedding dresses inspired by Hollywood icons, think Grace kelly, Jean Harlow and Marilyn Monroe.
Last year I spent time with Thelma Madine, gypsy dressmaker, I learnt new techniques how to make those amazing bodices. I now use these skills in my corsetry.
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First tutu fitting of the year....
v excited....
Fabric for next tutu. Not an order but just another practice piece.
First tutu commission in diary.
Early start....off to tutu school.
I'm sure you'll all breathe a sigh of relief....she's finished!!!;
Scalloping about 40m of tutu net.
Professional tutus now being designed and made. I have expanded my skills and will be involved in the ballet world. I am using new construction techniques and thrilled at the results. 9 layers of scalloped net make up the tutu, including 9m gathered into the top layer. This costume is under construction and will fit bust 33-34, waist 26-27. Looking for dancers to give this a home. Feel free to share and spread the word of my new venture. Many thanks x
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