Local hand made feature: Quartier Mode (Blogger & Entrepreneuress, Tiffany Elton)

                                                     
                                                       TIFFANY ELTON of Quartier Mode

Quartier Mode video in collaboration with Carol Riberio

My mentee Tiffany has been in my creative world for a long time (5 years+),she is always and ever evolving in the fashion/diy/local scene starting as my employee(Fairyesque) and growing into a strong local blogger,creator and Entrepreneuress. She has collaborated and highlighted some of the finest,hottest Montreal designers,makers and creators.
We share the same purpose and passion, supporting local talented craftspeople from Fashion to art to decor. If it's handmade we are there cheering it all on.
This Newfoundland native will be heading back to her hometown for a little fresh air and inspiration, so follow her journey and thoughts at :

WEB: http://quartiermodeboutique.wordpress.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/quartiermode
TWITTER:https://twitter.com/quartiermode

Remembering the Holiday Workshop at Quartier Mode

Getting started 

Flora intently working on her floral brooch

Floral brooch making!

Orla 

Nadia

Flora

In the midst of the winter cold, I convinced 2 groups of eager seamstresses ( & seamsters -for men!) to come & visit me at my Mentee's Tiffany's Store, the brand new local boutique Quartier Mode.
For 2 days, I patiently taught each person to create 2 different accessories which I knew would compliment their wardrobe. The excitement was incredible, in the first evening I had a large group of diverse characters from Musicians to Math teachers, Jewellery designers,Journalists,Fashion Historians, Radio Hosts & more. I even had 2 men in the mix who created a joint gift for their mother. The 2nd day I decided to go easy & had a smaller more compact group of ladies, they were so focused & determined. The result of their work showed it, in lucious leopard prints,soft greys, black & white flowers, ruffly greens & plaids.
I was so excited to share my knowledge of tailoring & couture to those who are new to it!