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Swipe to transform.I love working with vintage material, every piece has lived an entire lifetime before it finds its wa...
21/03/2024

Swipe to transform.

I love working with vintage material, every piece has lived an entire lifetime before it finds its way to me where I give it another chance to be loved. When people ask why I save fabric from landfill for my designs instead of buying new, I say why not? Think of the centuries worth of textiles that have been made and are still here just sitting around in cupboards or your Nana's attic, surely it's better to use what we have before creating more waste for the future...
Besides, dogs like to wear vintage too and that should be a good enough reason for anyone.

Dreaming of spring flowers. Who else is sick to death of muddy walks? If the great British weather could stop with the r...
16/03/2024

Dreaming of spring flowers.
Who else is sick to death of muddy walks? If the great British weather could stop with the rain for a bit that would be great.

If like me you need to inject a little colour into these grey days I have the perfect accessories just for you. Check out my collection of organic h**p dog collars and leads to brighten up your rainy day walks. Use the code HOWL10 for 10% off your order or sign up to my mailing list for a whopping 15% off and access to exclusive discounts/freebies.
You can find the link to my shop where links live💛

You all have gone collar crazy this month and I love it! Here are some of the delightful designs that are winging their ...
14/03/2024

You all have gone collar crazy this month and I love it!
Here are some of the delightful designs that are winging their way to their new homes today. Spring must be around the corner, these prints are perfect to wear when you're sniffing out signs of the new season or perhaps to Easter dinner (you'll be the best dressed for sure).

If you love sustainable fashion and functional pieces designed to last then Tailor & Paws is exactly what you're looking for. Organic h**p dog accessories + upcycled and vintage fabric = a fashound's dream.
Remember to use the code HOWL10 at the checkout for 10% off your order.

How many of us have made this face at the sound of the door bell? Ellis and Sookie are very proud to announce that they ...
12/03/2024

How many of us have made this face at the sound of the door bell?

Ellis and Sookie are very proud to announce that they have indeed taught Ken all about barking at the bell🤦🏻‍♀️ Every morning the postman brings with him a glorious cacophony of dogs on every level of my house, at least they've found a common interest.
Today I am finally diving into a very special custom order of the cutest beach bag and upcycled vintage skirt, as much as I love making dog accessories it's fun to have something a little different to challenge my skills. My books are currently open for custom orders, you can send me a message or get in touch via the contact form in my shop for all hound and human design enquiries.


Mother's day looks a little different this year, with our foster dog Ken keeping me on my toes it's certainly not the la...
10/03/2024

Mother's day looks a little different this year, with our foster dog Ken keeping me on my toes it's certainly not the lazy Sunday I usually have but honestly I don't mind.
It has got me thinking about what mum means though...

Mother is a special word reserved for our most precious caregivers, some of them birthed us, some of them adopted us and some of them simply found us along the way and loved us with their whole hearts. I know this day isn't easy for a lot of people, having lost my own mum to cancer there is always a little sadness and attached to it but there is also a whole lot of love from both my human and dog children along with the good memories that I like to focus on. Whoever or however you celebrate I am wishing you all a very happy mother's day.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. It may feel like this winter has lasted 157 years but I promise sprin...
01/03/2024

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.

It may feel like this winter has lasted 157 years but I promise spring is coming and lazy days eating ice cream on the beach are tantalisingly close.
If you're like me and can never decide your favourite flavour that's okay you can wear them instead with the Neapolitan collar and lead set.

This plastic free pairing is made with organic h**p webbing and upcycled material for those of us who like to keep our beaches clean you couldn't find a better option as these won't shed micro plastics while you enjoy a paddle in the sea. They really are any eco conscious dog's dream accessories. Collars and leads are available on their own or you can make them a set and get £5 off. You can find the Neapolitan collection in my shop now along with a delightful selection of sustainable fashion for every dog. 🔗In bio

Mother, get our matching attire. Today we're twinning.You didn't forget about your best friend, protector and wiper of m...
27/02/2024

Mother, get our matching attire. Today we're twinning.

You didn't forget about your best friend, protector and wiper of mucky paws for mother's day did you? Don't worry there's still time to get something special with one of my adorable Mum & me bandana and scrunchie sets. Want to make it extra special? Just ask and I can gift wrap your item with a special note just from you at no extra cost.

Check out the bandana section in my shop where you can add a matching scrunchie to most of the options to create your mum & me set. Don't see what you want? Get in touch any time for custom orders.

Beautiful bandanas to bring a bit of spring. I don't really mind the rain but all this mud is taking the p**s a bit don'...
22/02/2024

Beautiful bandanas to bring a bit of spring.

I don't really mind the rain but all this mud is taking the p**s a bit don't you think? You may think it's a bad idea to wear your bright bandanas when every puddle is so tempting but I can assure you they wash up beautifully.

One of my favourite things about seventies fabric is they were obsessed with futuristic convenience back then and many of the materials produced were made to repel stains and remain crisp to reduce ironing. I'm here for it.
So don't be afraid to wear something bright on your mucky adventures, it might just help your pawrents spot you after a mud bath😂

Where did the weekend go? Turns out time flies when you're training a puppy. When I tell you my life has been consumed b...
19/02/2024

Where did the weekend go? Turns out time flies when you're training a puppy. When I tell you my life has been consumed by our foster dog Ken I am absolutely not exaggerating. With half term almost over I need to find some work/dog balance and fast...but I'll think about that tomorrow.
Today is our last day off together and the sun is shining so Lucy and I are going to have a little girl time before we make Ken's first ever Tailor & Paws collar and lead. Maybe today will be the day he finally decides to leave his mojo dojo casa kitchen, wish us luck.

Hello Enid, this one's for all my rainbow goths. I know I have a thing for florals now but I spent a huge proportion of ...
15/02/2024

Hello Enid, this one's for all my rainbow goths.

I know I have a thing for florals now but I spent a huge proportion of my life pondering existence while listening to Depeche Mode and deep down that little goth queen still reigns. When I found this remnant of vintage wool, black as pitch and woven with rainbows I was instantly struck and knew I had to transform it into something special for the dark hearted cuties.

Available in my shop now, use the code HOWL10 for 10% off your order.


Who else is ready for their first pancake day? If you haven't met Ken yet you are in for a treat, we've been fostering h...
13/02/2024

Who else is ready for their first pancake day?
If you haven't met Ken yet you are in for a treat, we've been fostering him since the beginning of January and today is his first ever pancake day. This little man has come on leaps and bounds although there have been hiccups along the way, he's even won over Ellie with his exceptional cuddles.

When we decided to foster Ken we knew our lives would look a little different what I didn't realize is how much his journey through his trauma would change me. As you may know I've been struggling with my mental health and it seems like this little lost dog is giving me a lesson in how to let those bad thoughts go and find a little bit of my own brave. Dogs really are the most incredible creatures, it's no wonder they have inspired my entire business and everything I do. Tailor & Paws is my biggest dream, the one that scares and elates me more than anything else but it's the dogs that got me here and for that I will do everything I can to repay that kindness. Thank you dogs, where would we be without you?


Happy pancake day furiends, the only question on my mind today is what toppings to choose. Are you a classic lemon and s...
13/02/2024

Happy pancake day furiends, the only question on my mind today is what toppings to choose. Are you a classic lemon and sugar kind of pup or are you like me and use up a whole can of whipped cream in one sitting?

That feeling you get when you wear your favourite fit from Tailor & Paws knowing it isn't made of plastic.You read that ...
09/02/2024

That feeling you get when you wear your favourite fit from Tailor & Paws knowing it isn't made of plastic.

You read that correctly, one thing you won't find at T&P is plastic accessories. No polyester, nylon or biothane only beautifully sustainable, organic h**p and the most nostalgic vintage material you'll ever see all made just for you. Discover a whole new world of dog essentials that don't cost the earth at Tailor & Paws.

Who is ready for spring florals? I don't know about you but I am a little tired of these persistent grey days. Instead o...
07/02/2024

Who is ready for spring florals? I don't know about you but I am a little tired of these persistent grey days. Instead of waiting for the flowers to bloom why not brighten up your days with one of these vintage floral print collars? Available in the classic and adjustable style there is the perfect design just waiting to bring your style out of winter and straight into the lazy days of spring.

Made with organic h**p webbing and upcycled vintage material Tailor & Paws dog accessories are so much more than just another pretty collar, they are the ultimate sustainable statement piece designed to last through all your biggest adventures.
Repairs and glow up services are also available at a discounted price to give your old accessories a whole new life while reducing waste and doing good for our precious planet. You can find all the details on my website now.

Looking for the perfect token of devotion to share with the love of your life? I submit for your approval, the Stupid Cu...
23/01/2024

Looking for the perfect token of devotion to share with the love of your life? I submit for your approval, the Stupid Cupid gift set.

This adorable cotton corduroy double bow tie with matching charm necklace and scrunchie is the sweetest valentine for you and your dog. Available in two colours and delivered in hand stamped gift wrap for a no fuss surprise. You can order your set in my shop now and use the code HOWL10 for 10% off.

When life gives you lemons....make a better harness.I probably don't mention this enough but do you know I make custom f...
21/01/2024

When life gives you lemons....make a better harness.

I probably don't mention this enough but do you know I make custom fit harnesses? Well I do and there's a very good reason why I don't make standard sizes.

How many times have you ordered a harness online or even in a shop just to have it not fit properly? Maybe it's okay in the chest but not the waist, or the neck is a bit snug when the body is perfect.. it's very annoying and I know I put up with it for a long time before I decided to make my own. Like us humans, dogs bodies are all different and standard sizing just doesn't cut it in my opinion that's why all Tailor & Paws harnesses are made to order with your exact measurements.
Made with organic h**p webbing and your choice of fabric you can step out in sustainable style that is literally made for you. Each y front strap harness has 4 points of adjustability to accommodate growing bodies and can be made to fit any dog from teeny tiny to big bois.

To order your perfect fit harness slide into my DM's for commissions, quotes and measuring advice.

It's colder than a witch's teat out there, I hope everyone is keeping cosy. If you've been looking for the perfect way t...
16/01/2024

It's colder than a witch's teat out there, I hope everyone is keeping cosy. If you've been looking for the perfect way to keep warm in the big freezer why not check out my customisable snuggle sacks. Choose your favourite vintage fabric for the outer layer to suit your style and the cosy inner made from recycled blankets. These gorgeous little caves of cosiness are great for home, traveling in the car and taking away on holiday, not to mention they're machine washable and there's no stuffing to be torn out (iykyk🤦🏻‍♀️)

You can find out how to design your snuggle sack on my website - L.I.B or get in touch for custom designs. And yes they can be made to fit any dog no matter how big or smol🐾

Just a reminder that I do actually have more to my personality than Ken😂As the days get longer my heart turns to colour ...
14/01/2024

Just a reminder that I do actually have more to my personality than Ken😂

As the days get longer my heart turns to colour and light to beautiful patterns and the things that make us do a little joy squeak as we fall a little bit in love with them.
I like to imagine the people who felt that way about these fabrics over the years, the girl who picked them for her new bedroom or the husband who chose them for his partner's birthday. They've been a part of so many lives whether adorning the unmade bed of a teenager running late for school, or transformed into a mighty fort to play in and whisper secrets to friends. Then I imagine eventually they were put in a cupboard, pushed to the back as new things became the favourites and in time were forgotten until I came along to transform them and give them a whole new chance to be loved as they once were.

I am a sentimental old fool but I don't mind, there's magic to be had in it that I am more than happy to share with you. 💛 The perfect piece is waiting for you, shop my collection of h**p and vintage doga accessories and use the code HOWL10 for 10% off your order at tailorandpaws.com


Happy Friday every puppy! What a week it's been here at Tailor & Paws headquarters with the new collection coming to lif...
12/01/2024

Happy Friday every puppy! What a week it's been here at Tailor & Paws headquarters with the new collection coming to life and 10 days with the big man Ken we are definitely finding our rhythm.
I haven't set a date for the new drop yet seeing as my sewing time is a bit unpredictable but you can rest assured the magic is happening and I'll be updating you with an annoying level of excitement for the foreseeable future 😘

For those of you who just can't wait there are some absolutely beautiful pieces of sustainable dog accessories in my shop as always and you can use the code HOWL10 at the checkout for 10% off your order. You can find the link in my profile💛

Get the look: Ellie is doing her best Friday face while she shows off her 'Dusty' bandana made from true 1970's vintage material.

When you think running your own business is going to be glamorous but you're making samples on the kitchen floor so you ...
09/01/2024

When you think running your own business is going to be glamorous but you're making samples on the kitchen floor so you can keep your dog company....There are worse ways to spend the day I suppose💛

Life has most certainly changed since our foster dog Ken arrived, we are doing our best to keep him happy and build his confidence. Some of the ways we're helping him along is by doing normal things around him like cooking, reading books, cleaning up, boiling the kettle for those essential cups of tea and now a bit of pattern making. Who knows, one day soon he may be brave enough to try on his very own Tailor & Paws collar., I wonder which one would suit him best?

If you could choose any collar to be Ken's first, what would you choose? A vintage print like Willow or maybe something fun for spring like Bumble? Tell me in the comments which one you would pick for our Ken👇

Have you checked out my story sale yet? I have a whole range of stunning, ready to ship items at huge discounts as I try...
06/01/2024

Have you checked out my story sale yet? I have a whole range of stunning, ready to ship items at huge discounts as I try to clear out the old designs and make way for the new era of Tailor & Paws. A lot of these pieces were made in anticipation of my last Christmas markets but due to a rather unfortunate bout of the Rona I had to cancel them and now I have so many gorgeous things for hounds and humans waiting to find homes (including a few of these Willow collars).
If you've always wanted to try out one of my h**p collars or leads this is a great opportunity to grab yourself a bargain and start your T&P collection. So many of you have already added to your own collections through the sale and I am so grateful to you for helping start the year out right💛 Thank you.

To ship the sale, head over to my profile and tap the first highlight where I've put everything in one place, if you have any questions or would like more details about a particular piece/sizing etc please get in touch I am always happy to help💛


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Today's the day! I have been so nervous about our fostering adventure but I've woken up with the kenergy of ten Ken's💪I ...
02/01/2024

Today's the day! I have been so nervous about our fostering adventure but I've woken up with the kenergy of ten Ken's💪

I want to thank everyone who has offered me such amazing advice for setting up our home, introducing the dogs, feeding and all manner of things...it really does take a village and I'm so grateful for mine.
I'll do my best to record what I can but my priority is a safe hand over and journey home with as little stress as possible for our little guy. I know it will be very emotional for his adopter as well and I hope to offer them as much support as I can on this very difficult day. Now it's time to get my girls out for a long stomp before we venture forth on this fostering adventure, wish us luck.

Happy new year every puppy! I hope you all had a brilliant night whether you were out on the town or curled up cosy with...
01/01/2024

Happy new year every puppy! I hope you all had a brilliant night whether you were out on the town or curled up cosy with your best friend. I opted for the latter and regret nothing.

As 2024 is upon us I'm ready to shake off the old and make room for the new so I'm running a big ol' story sale to do just that. All of my ready to ship items are up to 50% off (some are even more🤫) with free shipping in orders over £35. Most of the items have only one available and many will not be returning this year so go have a look and don't miss your chance to grab your favourite before it's gone forever. All sizing and details are in my stories and will run until you lot have had enough of looking at my awkward hand modelling.... see stories for reference 😂

Have a gorgeous New year's Day friends and happy shopping

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What day is it? Asking for a friend...Seriously though this twixmas business is crazy, I don't know if I'm coming or goi...
29/12/2023

What day is it? Asking for a friend...

Seriously though this twixmas business is crazy, I don't know if I'm coming or going but I do know there's free shipping on everything in my shop. Sweet pea is doing a great job of showing you just one of the many ways you can wear your Tailor & Paws bandanas😂

I hope you're all having a splendid day, it looks like the sun might poke her head out of the clouds and give us a burst of much needed vitamin D.

P.s. I have some very exciting news to share with you tomorrow, you won't want to miss it💛

Free delivery to ring out the new year? Yes please.The last weekend of 2023 is upon us so I thought I would share a litt...
28/12/2023

Free delivery to ring out the new year? Yes please.
The last weekend of 2023 is upon us so I thought I would share a little new year cheer with free delivery on all orders until the 1st of January. Treat yourself to something truly special that doesn't cost the earth.

It's officially twixmas, that weird time between Christmas and New Year where time ceases to exist in its regular form a...
27/12/2023

It's officially twixmas, that weird time between Christmas and New Year where time ceases to exist in its regular form and we all just seem to bob about until the new year new me crowd takes hold of the Internet.

This month my head has been buzzing with ideas about where I want Tailor & Paws to go next year so why not chat it out now while everyone is still a bit dazed from the holidays? You all know how much I adore our furry friends and how important creating sustainable alternatives for their every day essentials is to me (that will never change) but I want to step out of my comfort zone a bit more and lean into my creativity to bring you bold new designs that are maybe not your everyday kind of garment. I want to make silly things, frilly things, bright bold exciting things, I want to be impractical and a little frivolous even but with integrity. I want to be in my 1971 Vivienne westwood era and I want you to come along with me. Next year alongside my classic dog accessories there will be a whole new range of fun yet functional fashion pieces for both hounds and humans. Honestly I can't wait to get started and I really hope you enjoy the way Tailor & Paws is evolving because you and your pets are my inspiration 💛

Channeling all of  festive magic today. Thank all the good things this horrible sickness seems to have lifted and I'm di...
16/12/2023

Channeling all of festive magic today.

Thank all the good things this horrible sickness seems to have lifted and I'm diving head first into festive fun. I feel like we've missed so much of the Christmas build up but we're not going to let that stop us. Lucy and I are off to do a little shopping on the barbican and maybe a spot of lunch at our favourite little cafe. I have never been so excited to shop on a Saturday 😂 are you ready for Christmas or are you way behind like me?

🧡The pack project winter relief raffle prize update🧡Over the last few days we've had more absolutely incredible prizes d...
03/12/2023

🧡The pack project winter relief raffle prize update🧡

Over the last few days we've had more absolutely incredible prizes donated for the raffle and I'm very excited to share them with you. If you saw my last prize post you'll know this fundraiser isn't just for the dogs with hand crafted jewellery, kids crafts, stunning stationary and more all up for grabs.

This first prize is all about our feline friends with an unbelievable £100 voucher from
Your cat will be well and truly living the good life if you win this one.

Next we have a Neom wellbeing pod luxe, this beautiful essential oil diffuser includes three bottles of essential oil and a three wick candle
This prize retails at almost £200 and
was donated by a very kind adopter, this raffle is not affiliated with Neom london

From a furless natural treat box including all these tasty noms. Look at all this stuff!

1x 12cm Trachea
1x Beef Ear Inner
1x Chicken Neck
1x Duck Neck
1x Lamb Tripe
1x Goat Tripe
2x Beef Tripe
2x Duck Feet
2x Goats Skin
2x Deer Skin
2x Venison Skin
4x Chicken Feet
1x 94% Meat Pate select flavour
1x Bag of 10 Bulls Ears

Last but not least a stunning lap blanket crocheted by the very talented Lisa of Ocean city textures. Guaranteed to keep you cosy this winter.

All of these prizes have been added to the raffle along with everything from my previous prize post. Make sure you check it out to see what you could win for donating as little as £2 to in their efforts to find forever homes for the stray dogs and cats of Romania.
Full entry details can be found on the original post pinned to my profile. Remember to share with your friends so we can help as many animals as possible this winter.

December already, is it just me or did that feel like the shortest November on record? I thought it about time I let you...
01/12/2023

December already, is it just me or did that feel like the shortest November on record? I thought it about time I let you in on my schedule for the next few weeks.

The days are flying by but don't worry there's still time to get your festive orders in. The website will remain open for guaranteed Christmas delivery until the 12th of December, all orders placed after that will be made but I can't promise it will get to you before the big day.

I'll be hosting my annual chrimbo live sale Friday the 8th, grab some hot cocoa or something mulled and join me for a merry evening of shopping, games and surprises.

On Saturday the 9th you can find me in person from 10-4 where I'm going to go Christmas crazy on my stall so you can stock up on beautiful handmade gifts for your loved ones.

The pack project winter relief raffle prize draw will be held on Tuesday the 12th, there's still plenty of time to enter, the post is pinned to the top of my grid with all the details xx

I think that's it guys, please enjoy my favourite throwback of ❤️ Hope you have a beautiful day.

🎁PRIZE POST🎁 The pack project winter relief raffle🧡First I want to say a massive thank you to everyone who has already e...
30/11/2023

🎁PRIZE POST🎁 The pack project winter relief raffle🧡

First I want to say a massive thank you to everyone who has already entered and to the incredible small businesses who have so kindly donated prizes for this amazing cause. If you have a small biz and would like to be involved please get in touch.

Now for the good bit. Here are all the goodies up for grabs🎉

From me
~ A full set of my exclusive TPP charity collection including a collar, lead, bandana and storage scrunchie.
~ 1 Pack Project bandana
~ 1 Pack Project cat collar
~ 1 evergreen luxe bow tie
~ 1 dog collar of your choosing

From dog trainer of the year winner
~ 3 months free access to her training hub which includes all of her webinars, workshops and dog training programs.

From .kids
~ 1 Christmas activity box full of sustainable crafts for your little artist. Each box includes:
1 x Christmas Grow Kit
1 x Santa Letter Activity Kit
1 x Colour in Hanging Decorations Kit

From
~ 1 Pair of her stunning midi sizes Defne hoops. Handmade with 100% recycled silver, these earrings are absolutely stunning.

From
~ 1 personalised notebook made with the photo of your choice in a beautiful brush stroke design.

Last but certainly not least, from
~ 1 Festive hot chocolate kit including the most delicious looking cookie pie and marshmallows.

I am blown away by the love this incredible community has shown in the last 24 hrs, you are all the most wonderful people. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

If you would like to support and have the chance at getting your paws on one of these prizes head over to my last post for all the details. Also please share it makes a huge difference to how many people we can reach, teamwork makes the dream work as I always say.

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