Lady of the Valley

Please note there will be a change in the opening hours from now on to allow for better management of my work. If you cannot make the Thursday -Saturday you can still ring to check am I available to deal with your enquiries on the day that suits you. Consultations bookings via website are charged €25 that will be deductible from your final bill for the product or service provided, any appointments made via phone are free of charge

July opening hours

Fantastic Event planned by Network Cork with LEO Cork City and LEO South Cork that might be of interest to some of my followers. Please see original post to book your free ticket.

Join us with Local Enterprise Office, Cork City and Local Enterprise Office South Cork on Wednesday 6th of March ahead of International Women's Day, for a captivating journey of courage, self-discovery and unparalleled achievement with our Guest Speaker - Nuala Moore - a pioneering spirit who has ventured where few dare to dream.

In "Swimming Beyond Boundaries" Nuala shares the compelling story of her quest to find personal value and strength in the face of the world's most formidable challenges.

MC for the event is Elaine Duggan, Deputy Features Editor of The Echo and EchoLive.ie

Book your ticket here: http://tinyurl.com/4rzrvnjs

Dresses in printed jersey, it’s a simple cut as choice of fabric made them really stunning.

If you lost your shawl, I have it :)

Fabric scraps and off cuts are the byproduct of dressmaking and alterations. I collect every little piece for crafty projects that can be done directly quieter times. Here’s the first one of this year: A pair of cushion covers “Wonky Knits”

Happy Christmas everyone.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your continued support, it means everything to me.
Workshop will be back open on January 2nd 2024
Kind regards, Monika

One of the reasons why to support local businesses is: You will get the best customer service and support possible!
I was asked to replace buttons in the waistcoat as one of them went missing and when I checked the label I suggested to the customer to contact in case they have original ones. They did and this is what arrived in the post. Little thing, but worth pointing out how easy it was to ring company based in Cork ( Inchigeelagh to be precise) and how gracious they were about it.

Fabulous

Wexford business aims to revive the garment manufacturing business A new venture which aims to revive the garment manufacturing industry in Ireland has been launched by two women from The Rower, just outside New Ross in south Kilkenny.

A bit of random happiness found some time ago in Schull, just to cheer everyone up

We were chatting one day about things…that’s how I learned Clair writes about fashion. I got one of her books and here she is signing it for me. It made me extremely happy

Exciting day when you’re told the skirt you just made will travel across Europe :)

Custom made cotton shirt. A pattern was copied from the favourite garment and turned into a new one….

I did it! Cork Women’s Mini Marathon with crew and I don’t know how many thousands of people. It was grand! It was fantastic in fact and great sense of achievement. My total today came from all the other walks I did today; with my dog in the morning, from my car to the start line and back to car afterwards.
We were rasing money for The Mercy Foundation :)

You can’t see it all, but I honestly have all the colours now :)

When one is given a shirt made in China to mend and there’s a little dragon’s head sewn in the design

Donation link: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/NetworkCorkMiniMarathon23

Schull Knit and Natter group is yarn bombing the village this week with crocheted bunting.
They meet every Monday at 10.30 in O’Ds if you want to join them.

Penneys is hosting two free clothing repair workshops in the city store Love it for longer.

Good morning from Schull :)

As one of the busiest weekends of the year in Schull kicks off, we ask people to remember to keep Schull tidy,respect the local residents and keep in mind that there are no public campsites. Have a great weekend everyone.

ORLA MCANDREW - {The Antidote to Fast Fashion} OFFICIAL PODCAST #networkcorkireland #sustainability Join Orla McAndrew, Monika Nowakowska and Kate Sloane conversation on the antidote to fast fashion! Our Orla kicks off the Online Lounge Mini Series on Susta...

Sustainable Fashion is an important topic to discuss, so I was really honoured to be invited by Network Cork to take part in this podcast mini series along Katie Sloane of Peach Vintage Clothing and hosted by Orla McAndrew Food
Podcast is available to listen on Spotify or SoundCloud and if you want to view the vlog, you can do so on Network Cork YouTube channel.
recorded in M 5 recording studio in Cork City

Join Orla McAndrew , Monika Nowakowska, and Katie Sloane of as they converse about antidote to fast fashion! Our Orla kicks off the Online Lounge Mini Series on Sustainability with a chat among friends about the need for more mending, fixing, respecting and reusing clothing.

https://youtu.be/hy8HI-IzpI8

is an award winning zerowaste wedding and event caterer. She is a TV chef, recipe contributor, podcaster, speaker, writer, and mother of three young girls. Orla celebrates the very best of seasonal Irish produce in all that she does and works tirelessly to promote the efforts of Irish food producers.
She is the first person to offer couples the opportunity to celebrate their nuptials by using rescued surplus foods and save upwards of 225kg of perfectly good food from going to waste for an average wedding, without compromising on taste or quality.

Monika Nowakowska is the owner, designer and dressmaker behind brand based in Schull, West Cork.
With over 30 years of experience in textiles and design she provides a range of services to her customers in West Cork and further afield, from style advice and dressmaking to alterations and visible mending, helping customers to live more sustainably and use the content of their wardrobes to their full potential is her passion.
You can contact Monika on
+353 87 900 5395
Katie Sloane is the owner of & .
Peach Vintage was born in January 2018 and is an online consignment store selling your items and returning part of the profit back to the owner.
Katie sources only previously purchased items ensuring that her business operates in a truly sustainable and environmentally friendly manner. Through Peach Vintage Katie has been able to lead a more sustainable lifestyle.
"I want to make a positive impact on the planet while pursuing my passion with fashion"
If you'd like to work with Katie contact her on:
WhatsApp: 086 3124868

Website: www.peachvintageclothing.com

Wise words from Yves Saint Laurent

Custom made silk blouse.
This is the idea of a customer of mine and also her fabric. All I’ve done was to bring the vision to life. Splendid effect, don’t you think?

Screening of ‘An Irish Goodbye’ in with Ross White, Tom Berkeley and James Martin during