Behind the Scenes - in my Atelier
Welcome to my atelier — the place where ideas slowly become garments, costumes, and photographs. Here you will find a few glimpses of my workspace: the studio, dress forms, sewing machines, fabrics, sketches, and all the little creative mess that belongs to handmade work.
On these photos you can see one of my greatest loves: my Bernina 735 sewing machine, including the embroidery module that can be attached to it. Nearby are two boxes filled with sewing feet, and a large handmade case where I keep my embroidery hoops safely stored.
You will also spot shelves full of books, fabrics, sewing supplies, ribbons, and all the little things that naturally gather in a creative atelier over the years. There is even a heavy leather sewing machine for stronger materials and special projects.
And finally: the cardboard boxes. Perhaps they do not look very glamorous from the outside, but inside they hold real treasures — sewing patterns collected over many years, waiting patiently for new ideas and future creations.
My Mannequins:
So eventually I welcomed two new residents into my atelier: a male and a female mannequin, lovingly named Adam and Eve. I deliberately chose clearly masculine and feminine figures, because medieval, Victorian, Renaissance, and Baroque clothing was often designed with very distinct silhouettes and styles for men and women.
Adam and Eve are not very flexible — dressing them can sometimes feel like wrestling with two slightly stubborn time travellers — but together we manage. I dress them, photograph them in my little atelier and annex photo studio, and afterwards I add fitting backgrounds to bring the costumes to life.
In this way they have become true time travellers: sustainable, patient, and always available. No expensive flights, no large productions, no stylists, agencies, or model castings. Just craftsmanship, imagination, a small studio, and clothing shown with care to the customer.
There is also a younger member of the atelier family: a little girl’s head and bust mannequin. Perfect for displaying small hats, bonnets, and other children’s accessories. A real sweetheart.
Perhaps one day she will be joined by a full child mannequin, especially if I start creating more children’s clothing in the future. Until then, she proudly helps bring the smaller creations to life in front of the camera.
So, with heartfelt thanks to Adam and Eve, history continues to travel through my atelier.
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