This one was a fantastic commission to make a R2D2 glasses case for a Star Wars fan!
I thought I would share today what happens when special requests come in and how one of our products is made. Here goes;
I sketch out my designs using black fiber tip pens on white paper. This is so I can use the sketches to trace elements onto interfacing to make cutting out easier. This is especially important on detailed commissions such as some of our fabric storage baskets.
I don't use fancy gimmicks, I just stick the designs to the studio patio door glass and use the sunlight as a ready made lightbox.
Once drawn, traced, ironed and cut the pieces are pinned and sewn.
I like to run a zig-zag stitch where I can around pieces before I begin the process of the finer freehand machine applique as it offers a stronger finished article. Once the pattern pieces are in place the freehand embroidery begins, i love this bit :-)
I'm a bit of a stickler for neatness, and normally no-one but me gets to see this bit, but I tie off all the loose ends inside. Not only does this prevent the stitches fraying but it also gives more strength to the designs. You'll never know this is done as 9 times out of 10 it'll be hidden on the inside of your item but rest assured, I've knotted everything - it's an obsession.
All our products proudly display their Made in France tags. Our bespoke labels feature La Petite Maison Blanc to one side and our tagline on the other.
The inside of this glasses case is a black fabric with white spots, a bit of a departure from our normal neutral schemes but I think it coordinates more with the R2D2 on the face.
So here you go, the finished article. I hope this gives an insight into our design process and how our products are made.
Drop us a line if you have a little something you'd like making that's unique and personal, and you can imagine us smiling at your email that begins; "Is it possible for you to make..."
