Hello and welcome to my Felt shop, specialising in wedding gowns . It is an absolute pleasure to design and create garments that make the wearer not only look very beautiful but feel special as well.
I have a long career in fashion and in particular, designing and making wedding gowns ....approximately two and a half thousand bespoke wedding gowns. There is something quite magical about taking a flat piece of fabric and through the processes of cutting, pinning, draping and sewing achieving an amazing three dimensional form. This form not only fits and flatters the wearer but also is part of the storey of their life ...their wedding.
Yes, I was the child who was always making things out of anything on hand. Memories of making paper dolls with their own wardrobes of clothes and wrestling with Barbies large chest ( my first foray into darts) are rather vivid. I started sewing my own clothes at 10 years of age followed by filling my family and friends wardrobes!
Formal training followed upon leaving school and I started my first business at 19 years of age . I am probably quite unemployable !

Success has come through hard work, drive and an overall passion for what I do . Awards have included WOW ( overall silk award and a commended) and fashion competitions. The WOW entry was used by Air New Zealand (Koru Club magazine cover) and NZ Post ( stamp and promotional material) .

Why specialize in weddings? I have a love affair with beautiful fabrics and the hand couture skills employed.
I hope you enjoy wearing my creations as much as I have making them .

Thanks Rowan