Monday 18 April 2011

Love to Sew

"Love to Sew....vintage hen parties" are the brain child of two friends who have joined creative forces to carry out sewing workshops at "Love to Eat" Food Store in York.

Rebecca is a designer dressmaker who produces vintage inspired homewares and made to measure bespoke bridal wear at a little studio in the country side just outside of York. Rebecca is a Fashion Tutor at York College where she teaches up and coming designers to make their creations a reality!
 
 

Louise owns a beautiful Food Store called Love to Eat, a local favourite for coffee, cakes, light bites and more!  The Food Store is unique as everything inside is produced and made by local businesses, from the paintings on the wall to the produce on the shelves. Love To Eat has established itself well and truely within the community thanks to the venue being used for different workshops and activities, bringing both local people and visitors together.
 

As well as running one day workshops such as "Love to sew a Vintage Apron" the duo run workshops for hen parties, the most popular being to customise your own bunting (often brides use it to decorate their wedding venue!)

York is a beautiful city steeped in history with plenty to see and do with an ever expanding vintage scene. Including a sewing workshop in your vintage hen do is ideal as they cater for all ages, you don't need any sewing experience and all materials are provided!  This combined with Love To Eat providing the vintage inspired menu - it's a perfect few hours of vintage fun!

Depending on numbers, workshops can be held at Love To Eat or come to you. Initial consultation with the bride/organiser will establish an individual package to suit ability and budget and can create a menu to suit you (from a buffet lunch to a vintage high tea with jam and scones!)




Guest blog by Love to Sew... Vintage Hen Parties.

Rebecca Downes will also be running bunting upcycle workshops at York does Vintage meets SOUK.
  

Tuesday 5 April 2011

York does Vintage meets SOUK


YORK DOES VINTAGE meets SOUK - 14 & 15 May @ St William’s College

York Does Vintage meets Souk Fashion and Lifestyle Bazaar is a unique blend of buzzing, exciting fairs showcasing fabulous gems from the quirky vintage World and exquisite fashion creations and lifestyle products. With the success of both fairs on the 5th March 2011 we have combined our ideas and come up with this electrifying weekend of shopping, relaxation, beauty and so much more!

Weave your way around one of York’s charming 14th Century yet stunning buildings with an abundance of beams, rooms, history nook and cranny’s:

• relax with one of Curiositea’s gorgeous cupcakes (she sold out twice at our first fair they were THAT GOOD!) and Yorkshire Tea’s tea’s and finger sarnies

• shop for fabulous creations from up-and-coming designers, grab yourself a cutting-edge ethical bag from onfriday or treat yourself to some sumptuous organic skincare from Green Therapy

• let Alison from Beauty Call (our pop-up beauty parlour) transform you into a gorgeous princess, then her team will finish off your look with a great vintage doo

• get pampered by Future Beauty offering mini facials and massages - great for some heavenly time out needed from your busy days shopping at St William’s College

• in-house photo studio

• visit our all day upcycle workshops

What more could you want from a day out in York!? This is going to be a truly amazing event where interaction is key!