Fascinator & Corsage Making Class

Claire-louise Hardie

Co-director/ founder of the thrifty stitcher

Claire-louise has spent many years as a Theatrical Costumier, & Wardrobe Mistress. She has make costumes that have graced the national theatre, welsh national opera and regent's park to name a few. Some of Claire-Louise's costumes have been exhibited at the Theatre Museum in London. CL began sewing at a young age, and has a lot of experience both making clothes, and fixing them. Having travelled around the world with the Royal Shakespeare Company Cl was responsible for the day to day repairs of all the costumes in the shows, and has become an expert at fixing things on the spot backstage.

Paula Eastman

Milliner and bespoke shoe designer

Runs feather fancies- vintage inspired unique head wear and masks. Paula is also a Theatrical Costumier working in the West end. Paula is a fully trained bespoke shoe maker offering shoe repairs across the West end.