MADCAT

06/11/2023

A beautiful wedding dress made for a lovely bride in steam punk style. A wonderful couple to work with, creating her dress and the matching grooms waistcoat.

14/07/2023

At the Nelson Saturday market today and at founders park tomorrow. A few beautiful wool skirts fully lined for winter warmth, were $220 now $95

24/06/2023

A weekend of textile decoration, using my tools and set up in the MADCAT workshop
I have over 40 years experience as a designer in the fashion industry to share. Please forward to friends that might be interested. https://www.madcatdesign.co.nz/fashion-short-courses/ #

13/06/2023

Sorry a typo this course is set for July, contact me for course outlines please share with friends

12/06/2023

A creative workshop for the school holidays. Contact me for full course details. The previous course was a great success with lots of positive comments from students.

20/05/2023

Fabric decoration workshop starting next weekend. Email me for more information [email protected]. Or go to my website https://www.madcatdesign.co.nz/fashion-short-courses/

13/04/2023

Indulge yourself in a creative weekend workshop, make new friends and learn a new skill.

10/02/2023

CLASS IS NOW FULL
NEXT COURSE STARTING END OF MAY

The first of this years fashion courses. Contact me if you have any questions https://www.madcatdesign.co.nz/contact/ Please share with anyone you know living in Nelson NZ who is interested in developing their own patterns.

07/12/2022

Perfect for this summers BBQ parties. Big pockets for your phone etc. Buy from my website https://www.madcatdesign.co.nz/product/turquoise-and-pink-floral-skirt/
or from the nelson market this Saturday https://www.nelsonmarket.co.nz/visiting/

24/11/2022

MADCAT summer skirts being sewn ready for the Nelson Market on Saturday. Beautiful fabric, flared, longer length and with big pockets $195. Available on line from Sunday.

24/11/2022

Making beautiful summer skirts for this Saturdays market in Nelson

03/10/2022

Pattern cutting short course for people that sew and can never find the pattern they have in mind. A practical 5 week course limited to 10 students. Contact details on my website https://www.madcatdesign.co.nz/contact/

10/09/2022

Welcome to MADCAT my creative vision. I draw and handprint textiles made into skirts and tops. I design and make bridal wear, Puss Puss bridal wear for corsetry and Steam Punk. Artwork as paintings and prints. This year I have been teaching short fashion courses from my workshop. Please go to my website for more details.

10/09/2022

Selecting the fabrics for the first of this summers wedding dresses. Bride flys in tomorrow to make her choice.

02/09/2022

Come and visit my workshop in Founders Park and see where I print and make up the MADCAT skirts. Enjoy a coffee and almond croissant at the Founders café.

14/06/2022

If you have a wardrobe full of clothes and nothing fits this might be a course for you, if you have basic sewing skills and live in Nelson.
One day Sunday course ,19 June 10-4 pm $95. I have over 40 years experience in the fashion industry to share.

03/06/2022

MADCAT will be at the market tomorrow Saturday with these beautiful felted wool jumpers with cross stitch panels. Just finished making one in each size. If you want to try one on visit me at the Nelson Saturday market tomorrow or at my founders park workshop on Sunday.

13/05/2022

Pattern cutting class starting next Monday now full

11/05/2022

Starts Monday next week just 2 spaces left!

04/05/2022

Learn a new Skill this Winter - Sewing, Pattern cutting and remaking new garments from oldhttps://mailchi.mp/f60a17e01de5/learn-a-new-skill-this-winter

02/05/2022

29/04/2022

28/04/2022

Keen to learn or improve your sewing skills ? I have lots of experience to share. Email mailto:[email protected] for to reserve a place and the course details

21/04/2022

MADCAT new winter skirts with button up hitch up side for cycling. The skirt is graceful and feminine but does need the modification to stop the hem falling into the bike chain. Just unhook the loop and lower the hem when you arrive at your destination. Available this Anzac weekend at the Nelson market $160 skirt $95 textured black top

17/04/2022

MADCAT workshop OPEN today Easter Monday 11-4 pm. Working on the new winter skirts. Trialed the sample yesterday, making a small adjustment today so the hem is clear of the bike chain for those of us with electric bikes.

01/04/2022

Busy day printing. My drawing of lavender in a botanical style, put on to a screen, printed on to purple cotton and now made up into a cushion with stripe piping. I love stripes. # the Nelson market

24/03/2022

New course starting soon for those that love textiles and op shopping. Perhaps you have a wardrobe full of clothes that need repairing or restyling? Enjoy a Sunday with like minded people.

18/03/2022

Cushions made from my treasured collection of fabrics. 21” square, a generous size cushion $95 with cushion pad (plus postage) or visit me at the Nelson market today or my workshop in founders park on Sunday.

14/03/2022

Start of my next painting

04/03/2022

Latest 4 pieces of art work 560 x760mm so nice and large. They are window mounted on on to card by The Framing Rooms and wrapped in cellophane for protection . I am delivering them off to The Arty Gallery in Trafalgar Street, Nelson on Saturday, if you want to see them, better still make a purchase at $175 each.

28/02/2022

SOLD today at The Arty Gallery in Trafalgar Street Nelson. This pencil and graphite study is off to live with a lovely couple in Hawkes Bay

27/01/2022

Now and before photos of my new porch. A great addition to my cottage, Steve Marshall builders did an amazing job, painting by me lifestyle

24/01/2022

Decided on a little block printing in my porch. I will post final pictures in a week lifestyle

31/12/2021

Steps to my front door before and after photos. So much more space now the boundary fence is upright

09/12/2021

T shirts printed with my drawings of fish have kept me busy this week. Rain due Saturday so I will not be at the Nelson market. Why not come and visit me at my workshop in founders park open Saturday and Sunday. Take time for a coffee in our newly refurbished cafe and a walk around the gardens. T shirts can also be purchased through my website https://www.madcatdesign.co.nz/product/t-shirt-test/

06/12/2021

A busy weekend finishing off wedding dresses. A unique dress designed with each bride. No two dresses the same. Steam punk is my specialty.