We want to personally introduce 'Wera' and share with you what inspired us to create such a fun, brightly coloured versatile girl's dress.
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| 'Wera' ready to wear |
When we were growing up our Grandmothers were ever so crafty. If Mazzy's Nonna wasn't crocheting, she was knitting, making pasta or pottering in the garden while telling stories of how life was back in Italy. Her hands were always busy. Nicola's, Babcia, would share her stories of the motherland of Poland while she was busy sewing for all the family from her suitcase of patterns. If she couldn't be found behind the sewing machine, she would be in the kitchen whipping up Polish feasts, or tending to her garden in New Zealand.
So from an early age we were both inspired to create and make things that were individual, and that would last through the years, to pass onto the next generation.
'Wera' was inspired from one of Babcia’s vintage patterns from the 1970’s. We loved the simplicity and really wanted this pattern to be translated into the modern world. All of Babcia's grandchildren had worn this style dress, so we knew that it had tried and tested design. That's where we came onto the scene - our take on this classic was to make it reversible, and adjustable and we also gave the piece longevity. 'Wera' can also be worn as a tunic top as the child gets older and grows taller. So with one item we have created two dresses, and two tunic tops...now that's modern for you!
We hope you love 'Wera' as much as we do!
Nic & Maz