FREE SHIPPING SALE

From me to you, my ETSY store is having a free shipping sale to anywhere in the world from now until the 31st of December. There is still time to receive your purchases before the big man in red arrives if you live in Australia!!! So don't miss out guys, there is only 8 more sleeps!!! The christmas outfit pictured is also having a 50% off sale. It was $40 USD now it's $20 USD.

GREAT CHRISTMAS PRESSIES

Hey everyone, well it's 11 more sleeps til the big man arrives. 11 more sleeps til we find out who's been naughty or nice. Hmm!!!

So I wanted to share some of my recent designs with you all because I think they would make great unique christmas gifts for any little cherub out there!!!

And there is still time to receive them before the big day, so if you like what you see these items are all available at my etsy store .

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!

VINTAGE ITALIAN COTONE = a truly one of a kind party dress!

Check out this most gorgeous fabric I found. It was an uncut piece of vintage 100% Italian cotton. I was so excited. It is just the most divine piece I have ever seen. The colours are so so vibrant and radiant. I just knew it had to be a party dress for some bright and bubbly little personality. So here you have it. A party dress fit for royalty. I am so jealous that there wasn't enough fabric for an adult sized dress. You can check out more detailed pictures and description at my ETSY STORE.  100% TWIRLABILITY !!!!

modern handmade child - winter '09

modern handmade child - winter '09

SOME RECENT LISTINGS

Well I thought I'd better show off some more of my most recent designs. They are all currently for sale at my etsy store, pinna4piper.

The first is a gorgeous little kaftan style top that I have made using a beautifully kept vintage linen tea cloth. It has turn out so well.

Then there is a couple of pairs of shorts using fabric from two of my favourite designers, Pamela Walker ( the hippo shorts ) and Amy Butler.

Pamela Walker had this range of fabric out in the 1970's and Sprout Design have very wisely recreated her designs.

Hope you enjoy !!

Pinna4Piper – Babyology

Pinna4Piper – Babyology

Hi everyone, I am back. I am still in the midst of the great renovations to our family home but now we have technology rights again.

Anyhow I wanted to share this editorial about yours truly with you all ( just click on the babyology link above ).

I would love you to check it out.

I shall be back soon.

Cheers, Jo xx

ONCE A TABLECLOTH ON A TABLE IN THE 1970'S

Now 3 gorgeously unique items of childrens clothing! I bet the original owner never saw that coming. The overalls are for sale in my etsy store and the other 2 items are for sale at Dorothy & Evelyn in St Kilda, Melbourne. I have to say the little overalls are my favourite! 

ONCE A BEDROOM CURTAIN

My girlfriend gave me a bag of  fabric once and in it I found the most delightful piece of vintage curtain. As soon as I saw it I knew it was destined to be a dress after serving it's time as a  childs bedroom curtain. It wasn't ready for the dump just yet. So here is the pinny I made with it and it is definetely one of my favourites. My neice wore it everywhere and now her little sister wears it everywhere. I wish it had of fit me because I know I would wear it everywhere too!!!!

MORE GORGEOUS VINTAGE FABRIC

I found this vintage floral fabric in absolute pristine condition. It has made such a pretty dress for a little girl. It's soft and falls beautifully. If you wanted to see more pictures and review a more detailed description it is listed in my etsy store PINNA 4 PIPER. I'd love you to go and check it out and let me know what you think. Have a lovely nights sleep everyone.

BEAUTIFUL FLOWERGIRLS

I just wanted to share with you all 2 flowergirl dresses that I made for a wedding late last year. I had so much fun designing and making them and I just love working with raw silk!! I was very proud of the outcome and the bride was so happy with the dresses as were the flowergirls. The photos don't do the dressses much justice but you will be able to get the jist. ENJOY!!

ANOTHER NEW STOCKISTS- MONKEYTAIL & WELLINGTON

Yay,With many Thanks to Vicki at Monkeytail & Wellington, Pinna 4 Piper now has another new stockists.

Coming soon to Monkeytail & Wellington online boutique will be an exclusive selection of pinna 4 piper OOAK ( as always )designs including the ones pictured.  I will keep you updated as more develops. Very exciting stuff!!

PINNA 4 PIPER HAS A NEW STOCKIST

I am proud to announce that my clothing has a new stockist.

SODA POP KIDS now stocks a small range of my one of a kind childrens clothing!!!

Thankyou soooo much Andrea. 

Pictured are a few of the items that are available. For more details go to the SODA POP KIDS website. I will endeavor to keep you updated on the new designs that find their way to their new stockists.

Exciting stuff!!!!

Thankyou to TIGES & WEINCE

Sincere Thankyou for featuring my whimsical overalls in your Friday finds.

It is a must to check out their blog, "Tiges & Weince".

It is full of extra special treasures.

MACQUARIE MATRONS AND PINNA 4 PIPER

The Macquarie Matrons bienniel fundraising ball is coming up on the 19th of September 2009 at the Namoi Cotton Gin, Gin Gin.

Founded in 1998, The Macquarie Matrons committee consists of a group of likeminded rural women who raise large sums of money at a bienniel ball through an auction for charities that are relevent to their committee and their communities. Pinna 4 Piper has supported the Matrons for their last 2 events and this year will be no exception. 

The chosen charities for 2009 are Angel Flight Australia and The Macquarie Regional Support Fund.

So the outfit you see pictured along with the sailor outfit seen in blog #LITTLE SAILOR BOY  will be included in the goods and services donated to be auctioned on the night of the ball.

For more details and to purchase tickets go to www.macquariematrons.com.au

Good luck Ladies and once again congratulations on a job well done!!!!!!!!!!!

PURE TALENT PLUG

Hey everyone, I would love you all to check out my friends website www.candlestoneproductions.com

His animated features are just fantastic and he does all of the work involved himself.

Pure talent just screaming out to be found by the right person.

Unreal work Davey.

AN ECLECTIC COLLECTION OF VINTAGE DOILIES

These are my favourite creations to work on. To start with I have sooooooo much fun searching for pieces of elegance and gorgeousness and after getting the courage to take to them with a pair of scissors seeing the finished product is sooo rewarding.

A piece of history some special little cherub will get to wear and twirl in. To see more detailed pics and description check out my etsy store, the link is on the top left hand side of this page.

YOU WILL NEVER FIND ANOTHER DRESS THE SAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ONCE A TABLECLOTH IN A SECOND HAND STORE

I picked up this gorgeous vintage tablecloth from a second hand store, took it home and napisanned it, left it for a while and then finally got inspired to recreate it into this angelic dress. The photos don't do it any justice but my gorgeous auburn red, ringlet curly headed niece who resembles a cupid in those old fashioned photos certainly does do it the perfect justice.

LITTLE SAILOR BOY

I made these shorts out of a vintage cotton curtain I found in one of my delightful treasure hunts. Thats one of my favourite things to do, hunting for fabulous pieces of vintage fabrics. This outfit reminds me of a little sailor bib and brace set my little boy wore when he was only a few months old ( he is now almost as tall as me and his voice is starting to crack , how time flies when you're having fun ).

Anyhow if you would like to check out more detailed pics and information about this cute little outfit, check it out at my etsy store, the link is on the top left hand side of this page.

have a fantastic weekend.

DOROTHY & EVELYN-PINNA 4 PIPER ITEM # 237

   OLIVE GREEN CORD DRESS WITH VINTAGE DOILY FLOWERS

                                          SIZE 2  $ 90.00 AUD

DOROTHY & EVELYN-PINNA 4 PIPER ITEM #235

   VINTAGE OLIVE GREEN CHENILLE OVERALLS WITH FUNKY

                              70'S FABRIC APPLIQUED CAR AND POCKETS

                                                      SIZE 1     $70.00- AUD

MORE SPRING BLOSSOMS

I love this floral fabric. I had the smallest bit left and managed to make this gorgeous little dress top with it. It looks great with the candy pink gingham. more detailed pics and description on my etsy store pinna4piper.etsy.com.

DOROTHY & EVELYN-PINNA 4 PIPER ITEM #80

                 TEDDY BEAR T-SHIRT & COTTON TARTAN BLOOMERS

                                               SIZE 00       $50.00 AUD plus p&h

DOROTHY & EVELYN -PINNA 4 PIPER ITEM #92

                                  GIRLS CHENILLE A-LINE SKIRT

                                     SIZE 3    $50.00AUD plus p&h

                                                                  

DOROTHY & EVELYN -PINNA 4 PIPER ITEM#204

VINTAGE APPLIQUED DRESS TOP & BLOOMERS -

                     SIZE 00   $ 70-00-AUD plus p&h

HUNGRY HUNGRY HIPPOS

oh soooooooo cute. 

I found a cot bumper in a secondhand store made out of this fab fabric(perfect condition, as new ). So I bought it, took it home and began unpicking, pulling it apart to find a couple of panels of these hungry hippos that I could use.

The fabric print is the same as a 1970's design by Pamela Walker so I am not sure if it is hers or not but It is exactly the same just different colouring than the one I have seen.

Anyhow it has made a great little outfit for a little prince out there.

To see more detailed pics and description visit my ETSY store, pinna4piper.etsy.com.

SPRING IS ON THE WAY

Well we are having some beautiful days where I live. Quite reminiscent of the beginning of spring, my favourite time of year.

This gorgeous fabric reminds me of spring as well.

With it I have made these cute little overalls using, and I am quite proud of saying,  my own drafted pattern.

I combined 2 of my normal patterns somehow to come up with this pattern.

To see more detailed pics and description go to my etsy store, pinna4piper.etsy.com, to check them out.

Very proud indeed!!

Hope you had a nice relaxing weekend.

WEDNESDAY'S CHILD

Oh this is such a happy dress in person. Beautiful colours combined with a gorgeous pattern equals the perfect summers dress.

To see more detailed description and pictures go to my pinna4piper ETSY store.

I bought this fabric about 4 years ago and have only received the inspiration to reinvent it just recently. I knew I bought it for a reason!!!

1970's REVISITED

 Once a tablecloth way back in the 1970's now a fabulously groovy dress perfect for a hot summers day. This is my latest creation. I love it! The colours in it are soooo 70's. 

And the denim fabrics are the perfect accompliment. To check it out more go to my pinna4piperETSY store.

AUSTRALIAN GIRLS SIZE 5