making
shepherd dresses and tunics
inspired by an ancient shepherd smock shirt we discovered at a car boot sale. hannah did many smocking tests on the various fabrics, testing different coloured embroidery threads.
knitwear development
We ensure that our yarns are not only of exceptional quality but also sourced with care and respect for the animals. Our nickel cardigans is 100% hand loom knitted in Peru
natural dying with tea
tea dying is a great option if a garment you love has had some light staining and is looking for rejuvenation. The kadi cotton trims for SS24 are softened with the brown hue.
making the man shirt
Alison snuck her three favourite shirts from her husband, we tried them on to see how they looked across all of our various sizes. hand made one by one.
Autumn winter 2024 is here
Versatility and longevity are central to Sula’s ethos, after extensive research we sourced a snug, wool/rayon, reversible fabric. this collection also features hand-loomed knitwear, in luxury yarns.
sula autumn Winter
Clothes are softly tailored and take your shape. They are flattering and suit the feminine body in all its diversity. New styles include a fully reversible back-pleat jacket.
Matilda in New York
Upon our arrival at D+A morning light poured in from the windows We all had an excited buzz motivating us through our jet lag as it was a busy show.
our collection for summer 24
Overalls have all been carefully cut to flatter the female form. We also present our first bridal dress as well as a new print, inspired by the faded pressed flowers found betwixt antique books.
embroidering over damage
sadly a few of our cutwork skirts were marked during the making process, We have embroidered over the damage inspired by kintsugi, a visible mending technique.
indigo dyeing
Indigo dyeing is an ancient practice first discovered in India around 5000 years ago. we have decided to use synthetic indigo dye for our Japanese denim.
flower embroidery mending
A seemingly random hand embroidered daisy adorns one cuff - it made us smile and covered a dye spot. The daisy is accorded qualities of loyal love, purity and beauty.
making Thames skirt
Thames quilted skirt is redolent of an 18th century petticoat, one worker will have spent at least two days hand quilting the skirt and intricately stitching this hem.