#STUDENTINVASION, New Fabrics and Buzz!

New fabrics, hats and dye can only mean one thing... 

 Magical things are happening at Bowes Threads HQ!

This week is a very productive one, we had the #STUDENTINVASION at St. Stephen's last night, it looked very very busy!!

 Our 'Hull Loves' t-shirts went down a treat and we have almost sold out of our new dresses, again!! We love that you guys have been seen in our new, re-worked vintage denim jackets around town. Whoop! They're ace for this time of year; Halloween, 

Hull Fair and Bonfire Night! They look great teamed with either a hoody or cardigan, dress, tights and boots. Me and Katie are planning on studding up our jackets now!

As everything has been going so well, we've been busy working hard to get some new things in store for you! 

Katie's even been in the garden today having a party with some buckets, hats and dye, they're going to look ace! Me and Sarah have made a start on creating some new items with our lovely new fabrics. Crushed velvets, bold prints and soft embossed jerseys are in there, as well as a few contrasting elements; but I guess it wouldn't be Bowes Threads without them, right?! 

It's just who we are! Everything is going to look amazing together!

Oh, and Sarah has a new kitten! He is called Buzz Lightyear, not Buzz, Buzz Lightyear. He's the so sweet! Pics to come!

Freedom Festival!

So it was Freedom Festival this weekend, the sun was out, beers were flowing and it was a great success for us! It's great to see and know that people love the 'Hull Loves' tees.

It is absolutely freeezzinngg today!! Timed to perfection as everyone is knows summer is now over! Whaaa!!! :( We don't want it to end! At least the studio won't be so much like a sweat shop now! Can't handle any more pattern cutting in that heat!

Far too hot!

We have lots to get on with this week so it's back to early starts for us now, cracking on as we're up against our deadline for the new A/W collection to be done! Our 'Dotty' dress sold out so we are very excited to get the rest into store!

xxxxxx

Song For The Week!

 These guys! Swwoooonnn!

The Weeks - The House We Grew Up In

Roll On October!

Just a Quickie!

To say we only started up together in January and have come as far as we have, it's surreal! Holding a concession in a major high street store and having a constantly growing following is a dream come true. Many companies take years to get to the position we are in.

We are not only a t-shirt printing company, we are three very hard working ladies from Hull, trying to make a business work when most are failing. We create a handmade, one of a kind clothing range that we put everything into, making sure it is of the best quality! Our skills and aims with the business are ever evolving with time and with the fast pace of the fashion industry. We're proud to say we have taken the risk and jumped in with both feet to make Bowes Threads what it is.

We still have a long way to go but there is nothing stopping us doing what we want and aiming higher! If you don't love what you do, then what's the point!

We are very lucky to get here in such a short space of time and would like to say a big thank you to all of our customers and to those that have supported us. We look to the future with bigger and better dreams.

Onwards and Upwards.

Amy, Sarah and Katie.

xxxx

Humber Street Success!!

This weekend was Ace!! 

We had a mad rush on Friday to get everything ready, us Bowes girls do like to leave things to the very last minute!

We were there bright and early Saturday morning, all set up for the day ahead which proved to be ridiculously busy! Me and Katie loved talking to customers, finding out that some of our t-shirts & baby grows were being sent to places around the world, such as Hong Kong and New Zealand, was amazing.

The set up was brilliant and we are proud to have been part of something that is so great for the city! The atmosphere was brilliant, everyone was chilled out, fruity and loving the sun and music! It was great to see everyone come together.

It was by the people, for the people!

We give a massive thanks to the customers that bought something from us! It's great to see the smiles on peoples faces!

If  you missed us, you can get your own Threads at www.bowesthreads.com

Amy xxxx

GOOOOOD MORNING!!!

TODAY IS MEANT TO BE THE HOTTEST DAY YET!!

I wasn't aware it was possible to go over 32 degrees in Birtain!! ; ) If so, I'm wearing a bikini to work because it is going to be one hell of a sweat shop in there!

#BOWESTHREADS

We are feeling pretty good about how on top with everything we are this week! It is all coming together nicely ready for Humber St. Sesh! We're quite excited, even though me and Katie still cannot decide what to wear! Everything is organised into their own piles and they're only going to get bigger! So I best go get dressed and get myself off to the bus stop!

Have a lovely day people!! 

www.bowesthreads.com

Here, We GO!!

It has been a massively productive, and successful day for us ladies today! Lots of new skirts and shorts ready to have the finishing touches added!

 

  

Katie's first go with the new dyes went amazingly well, the new skirts we have look ACE! We absolutely love them and cannot wait to get them finished and into Topshop!

 We have also dyed some tees with the new stuff too! They'll be so much brighter and the colours do not run either! The quality is brilliant and will only get better the more Katie uses them. She is Pro - Tie Dyer(if that is a word ;)). It's funny how little simple ideas, like using sandwich bags to separate the skirts/t-shirts never crossed our minds before! We can be a little slow at times!

      

 Speaking of the obvious things to do! Why Sarah and I never thought to machine sew in our labels into the skirts before sewing up the waist band before now, we don't know! Even when it was written down and pinned up with our little notes we still missed it! Oops! It was around 3/4 in the afternoon when we need some sugar and brain food! Chocolate buttons were our answer today!

So four more pairs of shorts for me to finish in the morning, then moving onto the skirts with Sarah! Can't wait to get them finished and out for the Festival People, Holiday Goers and Summer Lovers!

Busy Busy Week!

We have been very productive ladies this week!

   New Tote Bags, Crop Tops and lovely new colours for the 'Hull Loves' t-shirt collection!

Up Next?? New Ice Cream dresses and a couple of NEW designs! Whoo!!

New bags are in Topshop Now!!

xxxxxx

LAUNCH TIME!!!! WE DID IT!

So last week was CCCAARRAAAZZZYYYY!!!

We had crazy week of getting everything finished! A few late nights and LOTS of sweets!!!

We then had a little shoot on a very cold Saturday morning! Poor Karma our model was a little fed up towards the end but she's awesome for putting up with us poking and prodding her.

We finally set up on Saturday night!

And added some lovely balloons on Sunday morning!

So so proud of us girlies!

Who'd have thought in January this is where we would be! 

3 Days To Go!!

Oh My!! So much to do!!!

Last bits to finish!! Everything looks amazing!!

Saturday Shoot, with the beautiful Karma.

Set up in the store and the GO!!!

I Forgot To Ask, Do You Like Guacamole?

BOWES THREADS New Concession Collection!

BOWES THREADS

The collection is almost ready!

Here are a few snippets!

Crazy week ahead!!

"Hull Loves" Printed Tees and Vests from our TOPSHOP concession.. 

Very excited for our TOPSHOP Launch 19th May!

Although the Bowes girls are having a family break in Ibiza(cue venga boys). So jealous!!!

I have meetings this week and lots to do for their return!!

Onwards And Upwards from here!!

Love Amy!

Xxxxx

Tea For Three!

1 o'clock is lunch and tea break time.

So when the Grand National was on it was only right that we all put a bet on 'Tea For Three' not sure what happened to it though...

We're all on a health kick, well, mainly Katie and Sarah, they're doing really well but the past two weeks I've fallen off the wagon! But it was my 21st!

 Katie baked me a delicous cake(it was her first Victoria Sponge) and Sarah got me a cute bronze ring with an A on it! and a balloon which little Teddy tried to claim!

Sarah is currently making a lady a dress for a wedding and it is looking great! Lots of vintage stuff is selling quickly on Marketplace, which is great!!

We also have a new addition to the family! An adjustable mannequin, but we haven't named her yet!!

Annddd our new collection is almoossttt finished!! 

The girls are going to IBIZA soon I am sooo jealous! They'll have an awesome time and they both deserve it! 

Anyway I would like a bath now!

Peace and Love

xxxxx

Colourful Wash!

Cheer yourself up on this horrible cold night and get ready for the Summer with one of our Acid Wash and Tie Dye items!

Get yours HERE!

Some little snippets of what's to come from us!! Including our zip collection!

Sneak Peeks! 

Spring/Summer Shoot!

Some Shots Of The Soon to be Stocked Collection! 

For similar things check ASOS Marketplace Boutique!

It's PAYDAY!!

We can tell it's payday, lot's of orders to pack and send off!!

Have you got your Payday Treat yet!?

Take A Peak!!

Love!

Amy, Sarah and Katie!

New Jersey Listings!!

New ASOS Boutique Listings!!

Vintage Nirvana 'Silver' Tee!



Great vintage Silver- from their 1990 single - Nirvana tee, with cut off sleeves and SILVER printed on the back. 

We love this teamed with a pencil skirt or distressed denim shorts!

You Can Find More Info HERE!

'Taro' Navy Dip Dye Midi Jersey Dress!

This oversized slouchy midi dress has been hand dip dyed in bleach! Great item for all year round! It has raw  cut cuffs and a raw hem! 

You Can Find More Info HERE!

'Ruby Noir' Bleached Oversized Sweater!

This 'Ruby Noir' black oversized jumper has been hand bleached to create and one off, 90's grunge look!

We think it looks great teamed with gold chains and black jeans! Great twist to a cosy jumper to keep you warm in this cold British weather!!

You Can Find More Info HERE!

'Edna' Navy Jersey Oversized Midi Dress, Lace Collar Detail

This lovely midi dress is plain blue all over but we have added a lovely lace collar and rolled sleeves to create an individual piece! Again based on 90's grunge look this looks great as an oversized slouchy look and is incredibly comfortable!  

You Can Find More Info HERE!