The Mistress of Threads in Darwin, Northern Territory | Sewing and alterations

The Mistress of Threads

Locality: Darwin, Northern Territory

Phone: +61 412 114 559

Address: 4 Wedd Street, Stuart Park 0820 Darwin, NT, Australia

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25.01.2022 Great food for thought! Here's to upcycling, remaking and sustainable practices generally!

24.01.2022 A little sparkle in the darkness to wish everyone a very safe, happy and Blessed Christmas and New Year. We are not closing for any length of time...so if a need arises....please do not hesitate to make contact. Blessings and love from The Mistress of Threads.

19.01.2022 All creatives have favourite "go to" places for inspiration....each and every day I am blessed to have my inspiration delivered personally to my back door! We play a game together circling his spectacular plumage looking for the perfect shot! When the game is over and the feathers fold he sashays down my garden in more style than even Dior or YSL can create!! I am indeed blessed!! Vive la Peacock!!!xxx

19.01.2022 What a wonderful project and a great opportunity to travel and learn .....definitely on the list of "lets do this Sooooon!!!"

18.01.2022 An exciting new chapter is unfolding at The Mistress of Threads. Attention is again focused on our 'first love and true passion', Kaftans in unique designs with exquisite detail and beading. Take a peak at the latest creation for the Darwin Races.....

15.01.2022 Recently finished....The Mistress of Threads had the privilege of re modelling an utterly adorable wedding dress for a very beautiful young bride. The original design featured a V neck and lace covered bodice. With a great deal of care and fine unpicking,the net and lace bodice was removed and the remaining corset was then edged with creamy lace, sparkling crystals and a trailing lace shoulder adornment.

14.01.2022 Jon's Workshop Manager in action!!

13.01.2022 Very excited to announce that a range of The Mistress of Threads label is now available at GingerPink in Cavenagh Street Darwin CBD. Kaftans, light and breezy kaftan tops and flowing trousers are just the start of even more beautiful threads to come!! Do drop by and have a browse in GingerPink and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of a genuinely Territory retail experience. . #themistressofthreads #gingerpink #territorymade #kaftans #silk #kaftantops

13.01.2022 Working with some very special fabric to create a beautiful skirt!

13.01.2022 In our boutique at the moment we not only have our kaftan creations but also this beautiful wedding dress that missed her moment of glory. Simple and elegant she awaits her bride. We welcome any enquiries or drop by for a fitting. POA

11.01.2022 About to wing its way to Melbourne...a beautiful box pleated skirt showcasing the fabric of Merrepen Arts Christina Yambeing. Fully lined with rayon silk voile it will be glorious to wear!

09.01.2022 A new sign goes up for The Mistress of Threads. Huge thanks in order to Sign City who provide the best service!....Watch this space for a beautiful image arriving soon!

07.01.2022 Utterly exquisite design and inspiration! enjoy!

06.01.2022 We all love a special occasion dress....and often one with sequins and beads. The challenge for us ladies is that few of us have reached the lofty heights of the models who seem to inspire the length of these dresses. Therefore we need to have them hemmed. A few points to consider when making a purchase: Allow time and budget for hemming - often it is an intricate task taking anywhere from 2 to 6 hours! Look for quality beading. Beads that are sewn with a back stitch will ...not readily unravel if a thread breaks whilst a simple chain stitch will easily loose a whole row of beading! Consider wearing shoes that are the highest you are comfortable with so as to minimise the amount of hemming necessary. Below is an example of a beautiful dress that required each bead to be loosened and removed individually. ( A good thing for the purchaser, as this means she will not readily loose a row of beading) The sequins also needed to be cut carefully from each row so as not to break the stitching. Once the area to be hemmed was cleared of sequins and beads a rolled hem was able to be stitched.

06.01.2022 In the pipeline!... A beautiful Italian silk maxi about to emerge for a photo shoot.

06.01.2022 It is always so special to be given a glimpse of the final outcome of ones work. Thank you so much to Telisha for sharing these images from her beautiful wedding.

05.01.2022 Well overdue sharing a few of our recent developments...little by little putting together a range of beautiful pieces for our relaxed tropical living. Demi-Kaftan tops and a variety of lounge pants and palazzo pants.

05.01.2022 Every girl should have at least one (or half a dozen) glorious skirts in her life!! This is one!! With a 7.65m circumference around the hem she is way more than a full circle and has box pleats coming into a wide high waist. Lined in silk and with horsehair braid to give the hem beautiful shape, the wearing of her is a delightfully sensuous experience! The design is perfect for that special occasion, that One Special Day or just because you would like to feel Wonderful!! Below are are few images of varying stages of construction!.....2.5hrs in the hem alone!!!

02.01.2022 How I love this man's passion and commitment to his craft!! How special it would be to own one of his creations!!

02.01.2022 Always amazing to watch exceptional craftsmanship!