'a happy place'

Sometimes I stand back from the linen dust and smile with contentment 

at how lucky I am to work from home.

I love my studio.

'a happy place'

The Linen Garden 'Statement Skirts'

As you know I adore linen...I adore florals...and I particularly adore Sanderson furnishing prints 

(or prints of a similar bouquet)

I love how you can turn a practical piece of linen into a wearable painting,

a statement kind of skirt.

So this is our next project

here at The Linen Garden..... 

'Statement Skirts'

Designs, like the vintage linens and cotton sateens are limited, and, like the bags, 

will be bespoke, individual makings.

There is just one straight forward design.

An 'A' line shape with lovely flattering side pockets and zip at the back.  

The great little practicality of an 'A' line shape is that if (like mine) 

your waist line changes slightly over the months like the seasons,

you can pull it down a little on your hips. 

Oh joy!!!!

The inside of the pockets can be made 

using a complimentary floral as too can the waistband.

You can also request a length too if the fabric is available to suit.

Some prefer on the knee, 

I like a midi length and some commissions have been requested 

to the small of the ankle to make a lovely evening sateen skirt for a festive soiree....

Please note that these fabrics are furnishing florals 

and therefore will have a more sturdier feel and hang as a denim. 

 Some of the sateens will hang softer.  

This will be detailed in the shop as Heavy, Medium, Soft.

So starting this week fabrics will be placed on sale over at The Linen Garden shop.  

All you need to do is  choose your fabric 

and add this to the checkout (prices start at £70).  

You then need to choose if you would like it lined 

and again add this to the checkout (an additional £25)..

please note that I choose the liner depending on current stock 

and colour palette of the chosen floral design.  

Then simply pay and email me your waist size 

(you may wish to email your hip size too).  

I also need to know your required length if applicable...

there may be an additional charge for this if it is passed mid-calf length.

As each skirt is made by hand, here in the studio, making and delivery may take up to 5 weeks.

International orders are welcome.

So, if you have any questions please either email me at 

info@vickytrainor.co.uk

or

message me over at Facebook

or leave a comment below.....

Here is the first option of the first fabrics that is now available HERE.

I currently have enough of this Sanderson sateen "Fiorella" to make approx 5 bespoke skirts.

(see pattern below)

a collage of bows

...while you are eating the last wholesome bowl of pumpkin soup

I am starting the gentle introduction of festive gatherings...

and this year I have started the season with a small collection of kimono inspired bows 

to sit prettily at the top of a tree, to adorn a wreath or two, 

decorate the back of a dining chair or six 

or hang in rows or clusters on the hallway wall.  

How would you use them???

These can be made in the studio in any colour palette 

using a range of vintage fabrics from barkcloths to silks and lovely linens

(floral of course).

Large - £25

Small - £15.50

P&P - £4.50 uk.... international postage can be quoted on enquiry.

email me at info@vickytrainor.co.uk to make an enquiry or order.  

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...a little note...

My second collection of bags launches this evening at 6pm...

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new painterly projects

have been lovingly made

A tad excited.......sprinkled with nervous confetti 

as always when you are selling your soul, I mean wares....

Here is the link - and a sneak 

'Click here to go to the bag department'