Every commission usually begins with an out of the blue email along the lines of "I've got this idea, do you think you could bring it to life?" This particular commission was for Leigh and Bee - they wanted a pair of bridal jackets inspired by the Bowie lyrics in Labyrinth.
When I first started the business, embroidery was my hobby. It slowly morphed into a side hustle and now it's my full-time job. But when your hobby is also your source of income, it can be difficult to separate work from down-time...