"Blue-eyed Coquette" accessories available at The Citizen Vintage POP-UP sale

Be sure to "SAVE THE DATE" for the 2nd edition of the Quartier Mode Pop-up sale series!
Curating each sale, more interesting & stylish than the last.
It will take place at the Mile End newly established Citizen Vintage at 5330 Boulevard St.Laurent
July 28th-30th every day from 11-7pm (find designer & vintage wares!).
Don't forget to miss the party to jump start the event on Thursday July 28th (5-7pm)

NEW "Tailor Made" Workshops (at a location near you!)

Couture Lab (Teens): (12 -16yrs+)

Flower hair clips & pins (2 hours): (Project: 3 accessories)
*all materials & supplies included
In this workshop, we will be learning quick tips & tricks on how to whip up your own hair accessory.You will be taught 3 different fabric flower variations with upcycling & new fabrics as well as adding clips & pins to complete the look and make it functional!
If you have a fabric or garment(that can be cut!) that inspires you, bring it to the workshop!

Upcycling Clothes into Accessories (bags) : (2 hours): (Project: 1 bag )
*all materials & supplies included
Do you have clothes that sit in your closet & collect dust? Here's another way to recycle them!
This workshop will teach you to take pre-exsisting garments of any kind & re-create them in accessories using basic stitching techniques,fabrics & trimming.

"Tailor Made by you" (Adult)

The Skirt: (8 hours)- 2 days(:
*all materials & supplies included
In this workshop, you will be using an easy commercial pattern of your choice(patterns included) to create a skirt. We will be teaching you all about understanding patterns,cutting, finishing and sewing techniques(zipper & hem).This is a project based workshop so you will be walking away or wearing your complete skirt at the end!

Mini Tutorial (2 hours):
*all materials & supplies included
In this session, you will have a chance to ask a professional about different tips & techniques for specific finishing details or help to complete an already started project.Here is a list of examples of techniques: zipper (invisble/regular), hems(rolled/invisible), finishing for garment (necklines,armholes,waistbands),hand stitching, ect.
Don't feel frustrated with your projects...find a way to finish it & wear it!

For more details please contact fairyesque.studio@gmail.com and ask for Nicole!

Upcycling Workshop (Jeans into Accessories) this Saturday July 9th

This SATURDAY JULY 9th: I'll be doing an Upcycling workshop(Jeans into Accessories) for Kids with the City of Montreal (Ville Marie Sector) and Quartier En Mouvement. Come by and Visit me at Pierce street (one street west of Guy), just off of Ste-Catherine street.(Peter McGill Eco-Cartier and Innovation Youth are there.). All the jeans were donated by the S.W.A.P team.

The S.W.A.P team blog post with me!

01 . 06 . 2011
by Tiffany Elton



A long time fashion designer, artist and now sewing teacher, Nicole has been involved in a number of Upcycling & Recycling workshops for the City of Montreal as well as collaborating with the non-profit organization The S.W.A.P team and is the designer/owner for the clothing line Fairyesque.

Now based on her whimsical flare for fashion, Nicole brings us beautiful hair accessories & brooches for her collection “Blue-eyed Coquette” available at shops around Montreal.
She has a great personal style – this lady can usually be seen riding her bike around Montreal in pretty skirts with just the right amount of crinoline, and beautiful accessories … I had to S.W.A.P. style with her:

1) What are your best ever thrift-ed or swapped find(s)?

Oh, I would say a pair of cowgirl boots from The S.W.A.P Team.


2) Where did you find them and how much did you spend?

I found them at a S.W.A.P Team event. I swapped for them, so I paid nothing!

3) Who is (are) your style inspirations and why?

Donna Summers in the 70’s, Goldfrapp and Anna friel’s costumes in “Pushing daisies”. Wonderful!

4) What finds are you still hunting for?

I am still looking for Turquoise leather belts and bags, intricate feminine top designs (that are not t-shirts). Not easy to find, but I will for sure some day!

To visit the S.W.A.P team site go to www.swapteam.org

Atelier 211 : Summer Sale June 4th

For my first sale of the season I will be selling my "Blue-eyed Coquette" accessories at Atelier 211 on June 4th at 5555 de Gaspe #211.
Hosted by another talented designer Lisa of Ramonalisa designs.

SUMMER SALE with Quartier Mode June 11 & 12th

My dear friend Tiffany of Quartier Mode is setting up shop with a "POP-UP boutique" this June 11th and 12th at Preloved 4066 St.Laurent Montreal
Not only will there be loads of designer clothes but I will have some of my diverse & ladyish hair accessories on display. Check out the Quartier Mode blog for more details.

I ADORE: DIY SEWING TUTORIALS (Bring on the spring projects!)

I have this ever growing list of DIY or sewing tutorials, almost sky high.
As a sewing teacher I have this great desire to share as much as I can with my students..SO
Here is my HOT list of favorite websites for upcoming seamstresses and creative types:

1. Design*Sponge : DIY cut,sew and create
2. P.S. I made this : Sewing & create your own designer pieces. Vivid,stylish and clear pictures and instructions.
3. Copycat Crafts : A "go-to" for DIY designer decor,accessories and clothing.
4. Ruffles and Stuff : this embodies my style! Ladylike, feminine and dreamy.
5. Burda Style : a standard spot for patterns(free also!),tutorials and more!
6. Colette Patterns : vintage patterns and adorable "How-to's"
7. MaryJanes and Galoshes : Fun & spunky DIY for decor and clothing.
8. Threadbanger : video DIY tutorials /edgy styles
9. Madebylex : mixture of DIY ideas

For a more extensive list go visit my FB page:
www.facebook.com/TailorMadeStudio

Keep creative and sewing!
-Nicole