Hand-made things by Witty Nell
'Witty Nell' is the trade mark used by my partner Ellen
for her clothing / accessory design service.
Ellen shall be setting up her own
website in due course (http://www.wittynell.co.uk/), but untill then, here is a brief outline and some examples of her
work. In 2006, Ellen graduated from Winchester School of Art with a BA (Hons) in Fashion
Design. She
has a flair for designing and creating original garments, a talent for sourcing vintage and unusual materials, clothing and
accessories and has an in-depth knowledge and love of the history of art, design and fashion. Ellen also has extensive experience in clothing
retail, including sales, visual merchandising and some buying.
She has an eye for detail
and instinctively knows what garments and accessories will or will not suit a particular person.
Ellen has a particular
interest in the use of ethically-sourced and ecologically-sustainable materials, including recycling and re-using materials
wherever possible.
Scroll down to see samples of Ellen's recent work.
Click on each image for a larger version.
Baby / Toddler Jackets
Fully-reversible
baby coats are becoming a speciality and are a delightful bespoke gift for christenings, new arrivals, etc. Here is a commission from last year.
Here is another, more recent commission.
Bags and Accessories
Ellen designed and made this shoulder
bag (complete with antique clasp and decorative stitching), using leather from an unwanted skirt owned by her client.
Another
bag, this time using quilting and appliqué techniques to create an 'Arts & Crafts'-style motif (inspired by the stained
glass window of a local church):
Restoration Projects
Ellen recently
renovated this antique christening gown, replacing the silk lining and repairing the clasps:
Original Ladies Fashions
Below are
highlights from Ellen's final-year collection, which were shown at Graduate Fashion Week, London 2006.
