Spotlight on the seller.. Love Lis Dresses

I make dresses for little girls aged about 2 to 8 years old. As there’s no such thing as an average child, sizes are approximate, but all my dresses are made with love and attention to detail. I often use vintage and personalised patterns and fabrics, and never bulk buy! This means every dress is unique, and there will never be more than 2 or 3 dresses in a given fabric, and none is identical fabric and pattern.

If you like a particular style or fabric, I can make one to fit your little girl (grand daughter/niece/friend’s girl etc.). Just provide three simple measurements: length from nape of neck to wherever you want the hem to be; round the tummy (widest part!); from shoulder to shoulder across the back. If the child has longer or shorter than average arms, and it’s a long-sleeved style, let me know.

The dresses often have a lot of hand stitching, and carefully chosen trims and buttons. I even make felt for appliques! If you have your own fabric I can make it up for you.

So if you and your girl really want something individual, maybe a little quirky, and well made, just get in touch. Lis LoveLisDresses@gmail.com

Spotlight on the seller - Use or Ornament

I'm Lucy Sangster. I've always loved painting and drawing. I enjoy escaping into the wild to capture the shapes of crooked trees and creeping lichen, quiet hedgerows and the epic sweep of moorland.

The Arts and Crafts movement inspired me because over a hundred years ago they believed in the benefit of good handmade design to both makers and customers. So, my work is made to last, is designed to make recycling and reuse more fun, and has high green and ethical standards.

My Love Local range celebrates our best landmark buildings. Icons of our past are all around, like seeing our past fashion decisions in a photo album. Is that really who we were? I handprint onto ethically made organic cotton t-shirts; local companies print badges and mugs for me.

Green Glam improves, embellishes and recycles beautifully. Good clothes made better, accessories to help you fall back in love with your wardrobe, delicate recycled jewellery and recycled fabrics made into decorative duck feather cushions.