M Pardo Couture

... It happened! ⚜️ My customers do have a specific #medievalcore taste 😎
I hope I did my research well enough to accurately name this type of Ottoman inspired headdress.

If you know more about Ottoman hotoz headdresses -or Ottoman headwear & costumes in general- I'd love to know!!

#artisancrafts

What the actual flying rainbows of a terrible "freedom of speech" sort of policy is this!?

Let's make things clear: supporting this merch & ideology is pouring venom in everyone's tea.
What's happening in the US is against basic human rights. Full period.

#etsy #antiracist #notofascism

Update: my trustworthy informatic guy managed to save the file!! ✨
Considering it was a 14 minute long video on 4k, it was quite important for me to save it so I could show you that wonderful bespoke headpiece in all its glory ❤️

#hurrem #ottomanempire #cosplaycostume #fantasycouture #happyending

Last unit of this pretty wreath with leaves and golden faceted beads just left to it's new home! Now officially out of stock.

And just like that she's gone! This limited edition cute wreath will be unavailable from now on.
Now I wonder if I should be making more pretty little crowns like this! 🌱✨

#smallbizowner #outofstock #flowerwreath #hobbitcore

Cover of the "12 random facts about me" reel to celebrate 12k on Instagram!

I just reached 12k on Instagram -never in my life did I think I could reach so many people with my passion! ❤️✨
You can watch & know more about the maker behind the pretty pieces here:
www.instagram.com/reel/DLPvQij...

#randomfacts #etsyseller #smallbizowner #jewelrymaker #crowns #fantasycostume

Has anyone come across this YT ad by Etsy about "Etsy linen" being 'made from many makers around the world'?
Don't you find it's formulated kinda off -like if Etsy's disguised as a brand of clothing that feeds from various makers -& not real indie makers selling on an actual platform?

#etsyseller

Panicking over potentially having lost key footage of a bespoke piece I've recently finished & shipped 🤦🏻‍♀️
Immediately called my informatic savvies to get them working on saving those archives -hope is not completely lost RN

#fingerscrossed #smallbizowner #smallbizissues #hurremsultan

A few moon crowns and tiaras that I've been working on these past couple days.

The constant push&pull between filming/photographing stuff for social media so you can keep having a job and actually working on the pieces you make as a job.

#thestruggleisreal #smallbizowner #etsyseller #mooncrown

Custom ballet tiara Yana in silver/white compared to original tiara in gold/blue.

Scripting a reel to explain the differences between 'custom' and 'bespoke'. While some people use them interchangeably, the differences are huge!

Illustrating 'custom': comparing the custom version of this ballet headpiece in silver/white Vs the original in gold/indigo.

#smallbizowner #handmade

A quick little shot taking during the hand embroidery process. All silver and black crystals and beads on a piece of black tulle for latter application on a black headdress.

Finished this hand embroidered applique yesterday and thought the WIP candids are cute enough to share ✨

#handsewing #beadembroidery #handmadejewelry #costumemaker #ottomansultan #hurrem

Being requested custom colours -finding out I kind of like them more ✨❤️

#customjewelry #crowns #handmade #slowfashion #fantasy #elvencirclet #etsyseller #smallbizowner

Currently working on several Ottoman Sultan inspired headpieces while trying hard to find balance between my urge to check my social media and actually using my phone to take pictures/videos. Things small business owners and artisans of this era need to work on, I guess... This will be a hotoz inspired headdress at some point in the near future.

Diving into creation & actively fighting against my latest foe = my own addiction to constantly checking my phone.

My feelings for social media are similar to Gollum's for the One Ring: love/hate.

Still working on a healthy balance between my SM presence & fully focusing on making new pieces.

Thank you so much!! ❤️✨

YouTube video by M Pardo Couture Sewing techniques - Cording (English subtitles)

I had so much time during lockdowns that I even flirted with the idea of having a YouTube channel where I posted several making-of's & other sewing/design stuff.

youtu.be/UPAsBg-VRhY?...

I miss making these... Is 5min considered long format now? 🤔🙃

#corsetmaking #cording #sewingtips #plaguedays

Front view of sample corset I made back in 2020. I drafted the pattern taking inspiration from Edwardian styles, and modernized the finishings. Front zip closure, floating fashion layer with visible colourful cording. Structural layer of coutil and steel boning is invisible from the outside.

Back view of sample corset I made back in 2020. I drafted the pattern taking inspiration from Edwardian styles, and modernized the finishings. Front zip closure, floating fashion layer with visible colourful cording. Structural layer of coutil and steel boning is invisible from the outside.

This corset is 5yo this month! 😱
I made it back in 2020 in plague times when I had lots of time to experiment & play with unusual techniques. This is the result of a challenge I took just for fun ✨ & did it pay off!
This #ooak sample is still up for grabs on my Etsy.

#corsetmaker #etsyseller

As long as big money rules over all other matters, I'm afraid most things will keep spiraling down. We as a society really need to claim humanity back.

It absolutely feels wrong, straight from the top 😐

I didn't watch the show -knew the results afterwards.
I'm not super fan of the show -I think it's always been a political pantomime.
& that many still supports an event that allows participants whose represented countries are blatantly against human rights is... Infuriating at the very least.

Off-topic: #eurovision2025

Art is politic.
Participation of a genocidal country = political statement.
Said country reached the 2nd position = political choice (even if ppl who voted did it unconscious of the meaning).

& that my country voted highest for said country makes me sick.

#freepalestine

Anyway, if you like a creative's work, please tell us. Tell us what you like. Tell us what it means to you. Because we probably don't see it ourselves.

Creative people: what's your least favourite thing to do in relation to your craft?

I'll start:
I make corsets, crowns & fantasy accessories for a living.
I'll delegate computer work as much as I can 😅 I know pics are vital for my biz, but let me just dress up & model -may someone else edit them 🤣

One of my current WIPs: a custom Olasse circlet in gold with emerald green crystals and opalites. Almost there!

The busiest I am the more ideas I have & the more projects I want to get myself into 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣🫠
🔸Working on 2 bespoke & 1 custom crown plus 3 orders -having an IG stories challenge running.
🔸Thinking on launching a Patreon & challenge myself into one TikTok clip per day for at least one month.

#help

Custom Olasse circlet on the works. My customer preferred it to be gold wires with hints of teal and opalites. The original piece is completely silver, for a very elegant, simple look.

When my customer's colours of choice make your design look like from another era 🤩
It's a fact: *you* come to me with the most stunning ideas!
This custom Olasse circlet on the works is already so gorgeous ❤️

#wip #smallbizowner #etsyshop #handmadejewelry #wirewrapped

Presenting you the Valeria tiara, from the recently launched Artemis capsule collection. A small lot of handmade, very limited edition headpieces and accessories inspired by Ancient Greece. This one is my personal favourite design, it looks very elegant, I do believe it would suit everyone who'd wear it.

The feeling you get when you launch a new collection and less than 24h later some of the pieces get adopted ✨
This one is the Valeria tiara, my personal fave. She's now on her way to the US.
Still in awe 'cause I didn't think Ancient Greece was this popular atm!

#crowns #handmadejewelry #etsyseller

Thank you very much! 🌿

It's a bank holiday today in Spain -and here I am editing pics for the new pieces launching tomorrow. I'm having a brief moment to rest from this task, move a bit, rest my sight... These tiny breaks sprinkled throughout my day have proven to be fantastic to keep my focus during working hours ❤️

This is your sign to stand up, stretch & drink water 🌱

If you've spent 1.5h or more sitting, it is time for a break ✨ I found that having micro resting times of 10 min sprinkled throughout my day is so beneficial!

Vaya que si lo es 🤦🏻‍♀️ Solicita info al sindicato que corresponda. Que no se deje escurrir

Welcome May! ✨🌿
I rushed through my schedule to bring you this sweet little teaser to set the mood for the new Artemis capsule collection -launching tomorrow!!

#crowns #handmadejewelry #smallbizowner #etsyseller #ancientgreece

New capsule collection Artemis launching of Friday 2nd May!! Very excited to drop these limited edition pieces inspired by Ancient Greece🌿🤍

Yesterday, the Iberic Peninsula (continental Spain & Portugal) suffered a massive black-out. We were left with no electricity nor telecommunications -unprecedented!
Now that things are getting back to normal I can give you a piece of happy news:
✨New capsule collection Artemis coming on May 2nd!!✨

Okay, send help 🙏🏻
Where are my corsetmakers, my costume designers, my seamstresses, my fairytale and fantasy enthusiasts?

Where are my LOTR, Dune, GOT lovers?

I've found a bunch of beautiful, talented artisans/artists here -and I need more of you!! Throw your fairy dust to my face ✨