I haven't been writing here as much as usual because I've been busy on a secret project. The photos below are the (very) raw start of my own shop! It's a teeny tiny studio space in the GPO in Melbourne city in the stairwell on the second and a half floor. I specialise in vintage clothing alterations, deadstock anything and most importantly, I will offer made to measure coats, suits and dresses from the 30's-50's. I'll be using vintage patterns but tailoring them so that the item fits the customer perfectly. So, stay tuned for more updates...
I'll be ripping up the carpet and laying a nice timber floor...
I love these stairs!
Lots of work to be done! The roof will be black, with vintage glass lightshades hanging down the middle. The walls will be covered in vintage sewing patterns. I'll have my desk and sewing machines and a fitting room and everything! So excited!
This is the building. It was built between 1859 and 1867. It looks the same today.
I'll post progress pictures as I go. Eep!
I'll be ripping up the carpet and laying a nice timber floor...
I love these stairs!
Hello! Long time reader, first time poster.
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say congrats on the store! :) How exciting! If I ever get the chance, I definitely want to come check it out.
I'm so happy for you! I'd love to be a customer someday!
ReplyDeletewow! what a fantastic time in your life! enjoy it and i hope you and your shop will do well! and what a stunning building to work in!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, how amazing! That sounds like the perfect shop. I can't wait to see (and maybe buy) some of your coats. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI'm really happy for you! you'll get the chance to express your good taste in your own shop!!! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteps: Did you find the name of your shop?
well, when it's open for business, I hope to go!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is totally amazing, congratulations!! What a brilliant idea!
ReplyDeleteFrom Carys of La Ville Inconnue
Congrats! I am sure it will look amazing when you finished decorating it :)
ReplyDelete~Kate~
http://vintageinamodernworld.blogspot.com/
that is so amazing!! I wish I could visit :) Good luck!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting!! Congratulations! I would love to visit one day...good luck!
ReplyDeletebeen following your lovely blog for awhile, best wishes and congratulations on your tailoring shop! you're living one of my dreams and i'm so glad you are able to make it happen!
ReplyDeleteOh this is sooo exciting!
ReplyDeleteThe old building looks beautiful, and I wish I lived in Melbourne, so I could visit your shop when it's open!
That space looks lovely! Good luck! :)
ReplyDeleteEeee, congratulations! The GPO is so lovely, you must be so proud :) let me know when you open so I can pop by!
ReplyDeleteAhh, amazing! That is a very exciting prospect, and what a great location! I look forward to visiting.
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