I design leather handbags which get manufactured in India by artisans in strictly limited runs (usually only 5 per colour) and I endeavour to sell them at non-greedy prices...I also source unusual secondhand and vintage accessories too.Having originally trained in Textile Design, I also make an assortment of handmade knitted scarves and hand-sewn jewellery, scarves and items for your home...so keep checking the site regularly.
I provide sewing lessons for small groups of up to six...you can learn how to embroider a contemporary design on a tea towel, understand basic dress-making, or how to customize your clothes... use the contact form to get more info.
In addition to these products I also offer design services: I've got access to a wide network of designers across all disciplines to provide excellent design services for you....from ceramicists to graphic design,and illustrators to costume designers.I can also offer location advice around East Sussex.
And to top it all,my husband is a contemporary wedding and portrait photographer.click on this link to see Tim's site http://timstallionphotography.co.uk
Lisa Stickley London - a glorious cornucopia of textiles,bags and home furnishing print design and products all made from Landor Rd near Clapham North tube,London. (one of my old stomping grounds!)
http://www.lisastickleylondon.com
The Sartorialist - a wonderful personal view of some of the world's best unsung fashion heroes. Voted as one of the top 100 design influencers, this site is so inspirational to anyone interested in clothes.
http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/
Other businesses I like to use and who provide great products are:
Aesthetic Apparatus - a truly gifted,wonderful American graphic design poster company who specialise in 3-colour prints for bands.The screen-printing is a quirky wonderful joy and very reasonable too- they are shipped speedily from the states in a cardboard tube and even with customs added they are very well priced and always limited editions.
http://www.aestheticapparatus.com
Shimizu - a wonderfully stylish contemporary florist in Hastings, East Sussex.The owner Mao is especially good at modern wedding floristry
Awesome Badges - a wonderful company that can turn your best doodles into triumphant badges, flyers, fridge magnets and more!
http://www.awesomebadges.co.uk/
Clothes for Tall women - have featured one of my necklaces and is a great style-advisor website for those of you blessed with height!