Journal — Inspiration
Regency Era Needlework Patterns
I am always drawing inspiration from the past and either distilling or interpreting them for a future Atèlette piece. I am currently working on a folk peasant blouse inspired by...
Antique Textiles at Traveller's Rest
Back in April, we visited Nashville and I happened across the Traveller's Rest Historic House and Museum. I absolutely love historic home tours, especially 18th and 19th century homes, so...
Maryhill Museum of Art
About a month ago, a friend asked me if I had seen the Théâtre de la Mode fashion dolls at the Maryhill Museum of Art and instantly my interest was...
July Mood Board
As of late, I haven't found much inspiration to design or create anything else for F/W. I am realizing more and more that perhaps I have bitten more than I...
Autumn Mood Board
There is so much of my past and the things I love infused and reflected in this Autumn mood board. My love for Tasha Tudor, for David Hamilton and Sarah...
Inspiration: Pastoral Paintings
Often times, art is where I turn to for my first source of inspiration because it helps evoke a mood. I am particularly drawn to pastoral and bucolic paintings, depicting...
1880s Printer's Sample Book
Most of the floral patterns and prints I create for Atèlette are inspired by antique textiles I have found through antique pattern & fabric sample books such as this one...
The Pemberley Dress embodies timeless femininity — a romantic wrap silhouette crafted in soft cotton and designed to flatter with ease. Its wrap bodice and gentle A-line skirt create a graceful shape that moves beautifully with the wearer, while above-the-elbow...
The Nesaea Top draws inspiration from antique Edwardian blouses and delicate cotton chemises. This loose, flowing silhouette is crafted from soft black and white checkered gingham cotton and adorned with romantic details that speak to a bygone era. A softly...
The Gardenne Skirt is a vintage-inspired cotton gingham midi skirt that recalls the simplicity and grace of antique petticoats from the mid-19th century. Crafted from soft black and white woven gingham cotton, this timeless piece captures the quiet romance of...
The Dalaga Bag blends charm, functionality, and timeless craftsmanship. Quilted from our “Wyeth Gingham” — a deadstock taupe and ivory micro check cotton — this small tote is both practical and delightfully nostalgic. The soft quilted body is finished with...
