Embroidery

Lucy was trained at the Royal School of Needlework which is steeped in history. Established in 1872, women first applying to do an apprenticeship at the School needed a reference from their vicar! Among other prestigious commissions, the School is famous for embroidering the Queen’s coronation robe.

Each handbag, or piece of artwork, is the end result of meticulous design work, and the embroidery is executed with fine precision. Lucy then carefully makes up the bags and packages them in a luxury presentation box.

	A clasp in progress. Each piece of embroidery is worked upon string and felt padding.
	Gold pearl purl has been worked around the edges of the felt and swarovski crystals have been sewn around the rim of the heart clasp. This photo shows the gilt bright check thread being applied like beads onto the felt padding.
	The completed clasp.
	Photo showing a cut gold purl being applied onto a rose on the love clutch bag.