Everything is just peachy!

A little peach number, created for a specific order for one of my customers.

It is the one on the far left in the store.

Coco Chanel

'In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.' 

Coco Chanel



For more information on Coco, please see link below
Coco Chanel Biography - Facts, Birthday, Life Story - Biography.com

Catching the essence of someone

A couple of months ago I made a few items for a client.  As I was browsing Facebook a couple of days ago, I saw her new photo album.

The photographer caught the essence of my friend on these photographs, and I also recognized the striped dress.

Here they are for your enjoyment.

Please visit this website to see more of her photography

www.fernevans.com
fernevans@telkomsa.net
Cell number: +27 (0) 83289 2971

Animals, prints and golden oldies

The last couple of weeks have been hectic.

Between sewing and taking photos, I do some Au Pairing as well. This week I looked after a dear friend's dog, and house sat for them.  Wow, and I almost forgot about the blogging.  It is a full life indeed.

I sometimes buy a couple of meters fabric and think 'I could use it later...'
There are a few crates full already.

So I got to use some of them at last.
This animal print I made for a friend in Australia, and was sent it last week.  Hope it got there safely. I won't tell who its for and spoil the Christmas surprise.

The red printed top I made as a sample to show some shops, turns out I needed a red top for a Latino night.  Bonus.  Now I get to wear it.

The upside down cows and horses on this top was bought specially for my niece.  It took me a few months before I got to making it, but voila, its done at last.

Funny thing is that even though I make all these interesting things, it is rarely for myself.  I have inflammation in my ankle from all the sewing (which I honestly never thought could happen).  How ridiculous is that.  I will endeavor to make some for myself for Christmas and will blog about it.  Ha, no pressure....

My comfy golden oldies (almost like a second skin), take note that the ripped effect is not bought like that (like the ones you get in the shops these days), but it is well worn in.  Mail me some of your golden oldies, would love to see them.

Craft market day - September 2012

About a month ago I had the opportunity to display my items at a craft market in the Cape Town area, South Africa.

Grecian tops, comfortable jackets, and vintage picture frames

I thought I would share some pics of market day with you.  There are still some items available, so please contact me if you are interested in anything.

Stretch dresses and tops

The items ranged from clothing, to vintage tennis racket picture frames and other items.

Fabric hearts to decorate your door or wall.

Have fun going through them, and pop me an email if you are interested in anything...

Animal print off shoulder tops, and linen pants

Bat wings and things

Bat wing dress, fit for humans and vampires, not sure about werewolves though!!!

Yet another shopping mall

La Femme Joline is now also supplying a store in Willowbridge, just across from Tygervalley in the Durbanville, Bellville area.

Currently selling at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, Cavendish, Willowbridge and High Street.
Items are also made to fit for private customers, for example evening dresses or something for the day.  Remember this will be designer items, made for you alone - so expect designer prices too.

V&A Waterfront & Cavendish Boutique

Lovely sleeveless Jacket selling for 
R1000 in the Waterfront.

La Femme Joline is now proudly supplying a Boutique 

in the Waterfront and also Cavendish Square.

My design currently running in the Waterfront, in a variety
of  funky colours for R700.  Off shoulder, just above 
the knee dress.  Wear it with a belt to make it your own style.
Contact me for any requests.

Once again I am selling in a store!!!

I still can not believe that I am selling my clothing in a store again.  After being overseas for a while and back again, God has blessed me with a place to share my talent.

I have tried to sell my goods at several markets in and around Cape Town, and now have the privilege of two Boutiques trusting me with my ideas. 

I am still amazed at this miracle in my life.

Linen pants, with velcro detail on waistband. 

Lovely pants, for the person who likes comfort and style.

These beautiful dresses were available in store or from me directly.

Variety of linen pants & parachute pants

To make clothing is like breathing to me.  I don't always like the process of figuring out how to 

make something, but the end result is always satisfying.

Parachute track pants

These pictures were taken one evening after work.  I asked a colleague to model the pants that I made and I did the photography.  We just used the surrounding buildings and street signs as our backdrop.  Let me know what you think of our ideas.  Oh, and I still have stock of these pants, so if you are interested at all, please contact me.

Linen pants in black and white.

Parachute fabric pants.  Available in black, white & stone.