A robe for a high flying enchanter

This is my favourite piece so far. 

A golden velvet robe with black suedette and black raven feather mantle.

It is still available for sale at £120, and will be on the stall at FnH Summerfest :)

A gypsy top leads to a dress!

For a very long time, I wanted to have a gypsy top and my new Larp character needed new kit. First, I have had a go at making a simple gypsy top.

That, led to an idea of a dress. With a wrap around skirt, with loads of pockets. Pockets are a very important part of a LARP kit. You need them to keep your potions, holy water bottles and spell cards. And... It's a bonus, if you can reach them easily . 

Both items are made from cotton.

Past projects

Here are some projects I have made not so long ago for custom orders

Grey robe, hood, prayer scarf and tabard with the symbol of god of balance

I bought a few badger faces! Added a chopped fur coat piece and made a suede hood with matching waistcoat 

Painstakingly constructed hooded robe - patchwork  ( I am trying to use all my off cuts as Eco friendly business )

Back after busy times!

It has been a very long time since I have posted anything here. Feeling guilty but, not very :) 

In the meantime I have become a Sole Trader and my customer base in UK is growing steadily. 

This is our initial logo, home made and not great, but I like it...

Suede armour

As you remember I was working on creation of suede armour a couple of days ago. As promised, here is the result.

I have put it through endurance test, during the regular game of Bath Branch Fools and Heroes game, while monstering. It has survived and worked really well. It's comfortable, thick enough to soften the impact of hits and what's most important, it's light.

Do you like to have your hands free?

I do. So as G, my husband. His current character, is planning to become a librarian Templar, therefore he not only needs a book to write down his prayers and God's miracles, but also all his findings and records.

His book should be always with him, on all missions, so carrying it has become an issue. Especially, that his costume lacks pockets.


First came the idea to put the book into a pouch for protection from rain and such. The remains of suede in my cupboard seemed a good idea.

But then still, he'd need to carry it around... so then came two belts to create a strapping which will allow it to hang off his belt . 

Now just put all these three items together

The book is a standard A4 format.  Belts - courtesy of Peacocks.
The end effect is quite tidy:

Ideas, ideas...

I have been silent for a few days now.
Obviously didn't make much, however, I am working on a piece of (my monster) suede armour.
My fingers hurt after punching and squeezing wholes and eyelets for the laces, but so far, it's looking good.

In the meantime... I have had a few ideas what to do with the lovely piece of red velvet lying in my cupboard.
I think this is going to be a nice lady's piece of clothing. I need to decide though if it's going to be a dress, or  a robe...

Well, I shall post updates and pictures of finished items soon. Till then.. be patient :-)