Isabel Knowles

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/ / Shirt - Borrowed / / Trousers - My grandma's / / Sandals - Very old Birkenstocks / / I've bought sunglasses now so I can open my eyes in a picture \ \ We've been having some perfect Spring time...

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This Is Nice

I've stumbled across the work of Danielle Kroll and I think it is really very nice. This picture in particular is lovely stuff. More lovely stuff can be seen here. I'd like to be able to paint like...

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Selfish Sewing

I do a lot of sewing, obviously, but I actually rarely make something for myself. So, inspired by 'Me-Made-May', The Great British Sewing Bee, and lovely Tilly, I'm feeling the need to sew more...

May 1, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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i n s p i r e d : The Birdcage

(photos are shoddy screen grabs - sorry) I watched The Birdcage this evening. I love that film, I hadn't seen it for years. Along with loving all the wonderful drag outfits - of course - I've...

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Untitled

Some photos of life lately. This film was so interesting to get back from the developers, it starts with the most shitty weather, heavy fog and soggy mud everywhere. By the end it is starting to...

Apr 24, 2013 Like 4 people like this

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Earth Day

Happy Earth Day everyone. Isn't this planet we are on pretty rad? Spinning around the sun like a crazy bitch and harbouring all this fancy life and pretty trees and stuff. Really everyday is Earth...

Apr 22, 2013 Like

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The Macaroon

(Dress in pictures made from Heron pattern 100% organic cotton) I've added a new dress to my Classic collection of dresses. This one is named the 'Macaroon'. It is the same silhouette as the Little...

Apr 18, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Most Days

This is what I wear most days when I am in my studio. I seem to only wear blue striped clothing of some variety on weekdays. I made this dress as my uniform and I live in it. It has shrunk a lot...

Apr 16, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Studio Sunday: AW13

A little snippet of the next collection I'm working on, autumn/winter 2013. These are some very early sketches and ideas. I've had the ideas brewing for this collection for at least a year, so it's...

Apr 14, 2013 Like

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Only A Sunny Smile - The Fabrics

I am working on a post about the 'ethical' and 'sustainable' side of my work, in which choosing fabrics plays a fundamental part. For now though I am going to talk you through my fabric choices for...

Mar 25, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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Bits & Bobs

Bits:We rearranged the bedroom and it is an awful mess. Can't seem to find enough space for everything to be put away / Taking product photos for Rob's new online shop / My sister was home last...

Mar 12, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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Coffee And TV

(not much TV, but I've dedicated this evening to catching up on all the telly I haven't been watching) It's funny when you look through Instagram photos and realise how much you take photos of the...

Mar 8, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Only A Sunny Smile

Photography - Beci McDonaldModel - Ljiljana PajovicStyling - Isabel Knowles It is official, I am launching my SS13 collection and I'm so pleased to share it with you. You can check it out in my...

Mar 4, 2013 Like 5 people like this

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Spring Summer Sneak Peek

(rather bad quality phone photos) Yesterday I woke up & there was snow on the ground. A little bit silly considering we were due to shoot the Spring Summer collection, but we packed up the heaters...

Feb 25, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Spring Is In The Air!

Well well well, I'm sure you all know (I've dropped enough clues) about my Spring Summer collection, that will be coming out next ruddy week. I'm pretty darn excited to finally show you. It's been...

Feb 22, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Sketch Book

Hello lovelies! Here are some pictures of my SS13 sketch book. I always have a bit of a funny relationship with my sketch book, I hated doing sketch books as part of my work in school & college & I...

Feb 20, 2013 Like 6 people like this

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i n s p i r e d : Studio Dreaming

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 I am so lucky that I have a creative space to work in, but I can't help letting my mind wonder at the moment & dream about the most perfect studio space. I may be moving into a...

Feb 12, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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You Give A Little Love - Valentine's Giveaway!

Hello there, well I've got a little Valentines day outfit to share, oh & a present to say 'I totally heart you'... / / Dress - my Poppy Dress in green / / Collar Clips - Ladybird Likes / / Shoes -...

Feb 8, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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Studio Update

Above: Freshly dyed organic cotton to make into dresses & Liberty fabrics / Drafting my patterns onto thick card / 'Research' looking through beautiful magazines that I bought in London & getting...

Feb 6, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Hampton Court

Today we went for a day trip to Hampton Court. It was lovely & quiet & we wondered around with our audio guides getting a bit lost, pushing through massive doorways, prancing around the gardens &...

Feb 1, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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About Me

(A photograph of me & my family & our partners in Paris - excluding my father who's taking the photo - I have 2 sisters & 1 brother. I am the youngest) I'm sure I'm not the only one who finds it...

Jan 29, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Studio Sunday: Videopia at the V&A

Hello there! What a busy busy week. Whilst the snow was falling outside we were frantically sewing, pap maching & glittering in preparation for the wonderful event at the V&A with Videopia. It was...

Jan 27, 2013 Like

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Untitled

Some snaps of our recent trip to Paris. Oh what a lovely little holiday that was!

Jan 23, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Windowsill

I have given in & finally bought some little organisation things. It may sound silly but having somewhere to keep your threads & bobbins makes a big difference rather than scrabbling around for...

Jan 17, 2013 Like

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Liberty Print Fabric Samples

Yes... more pictures of floral fabrics... For my Spring Summer collection I am planning on using some Liberty fabrics. They are soft & beautiful Tana Lawn cottons which are so perfect for a summer...

Jan 14, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Floral Backdrop Ideas

After seeing these beautiful photos I became a bit obsessed with ideas for backdrops for upcoming product shoots. I'm not a massive fan of totally white infinity backdrops, but I also wouldn't want...

Jan 14, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Wuzza

I've always been rather a big Bowie fan. & I think his new song is pretty darn good... (Also, last week we had a drink in a pub where David had a steak & ale pie a few years ago when he was touring...

Jan 9, 2013 Like

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SS13 Mood Board

Hello friends! Well, my mind is buzzing with all the plans for my Spring Summer collection. It's been in the pipe line (my head) for a few months now, but it is now the time to knuckle down,...

Jan 8, 2013 Like 5 people like this

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Happy New Year

Happy New Year one & all! I was planning on doing a little new year post yesterday with thoughts of the year gone by & plans for the future, but what was meant to be a quiet new year at home ended...

Jan 2, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Picnic Weather

This Is Nice

Selfish Sewing

i n s p i r e d : The Birdcage

Untitled

Earth Day

The Macaroon

Most Days

Studio Sunday: AW13

Only A Sunny Smile - The Fabrics

Bits & Bobs

Coffee And TV

Only A Sunny Smile

Spring Summer Sneak Peek

Spring Is In The Air!

Sketch Book

i n s p i r e d : Studio Dreaming

You Give A Little Love - Valentine's Giveaway!

Studio Update

Hampton Court

About Me

Studio Sunday: Videopia at the V&A

Untitled

Windowsill

Liberty Print Fabric Samples

Floral Backdrop Ideas

Wuzza

SS13 Mood Board

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