I’m Kirstie, owner of Elephant Flair, located in the beautiful village of St Germans in inspirational Cornwall, a professional seamstress with 35 years experience & lover of all things fabric. As a designer maker of craft and gift items, my designs incorporate up-cycled garments, vintage fabrics and machine embroidery creating beautiful and useful items for your world embracing the Reduce, Recycle, Reuse ethos. Bespoke memory pieces can be created from a loved ones personal items. Every product made using repurposed fabrics is unique & by sourcing these materials in ethical ways their purchase contributes to local charities, CIC’s and other independent businesses.

In addition to my one off design items & memory pieces I also offer made to measure &  specialist alteration sewing services.

Indian Summer Collection

This collection of loose fitting cover ups bring effortless glamour and festival vibes to your wardrobe.

Created from pre-loved saris and continuing our no waste ethos, every garment is unique and hand crafted in Cornwall.
As perfect over a little black dress at they are paired with jeans or over swimwear.

Available for purchase at Saltash Studios Makers Markets on the third Saturday of every month: Next market days 2026:

Saturday 21st February - 10 to 3

Saturday 21st March - 10 to 3

Bespoke Curtains, Roman Blinds & Soft Furnishings

From Victorian town houses, cosy farm cottages, pent house flats, converted chapels, pubs, restaurants and even the occasional boat & caravan I have designed, made and altered window coverings and soft furnishings in an amazing variety of homes & businesses. I offer a comprehensive made to measure home furnishing service in the PL12/13/14 area. With personal appointments, no obligation quotes and free local delivery please see the Sewing Services page for further information and price guides.

Specialist Occasion Wear Alterations

Specialist bridal & occasion wear alterations in the PL12/13/14 area, Wedding dresses, Bridesmaid Dresses, Prom and Evening wear. 

Alteration prices include two personal fittings in the convenience of your own home, your dresses steam pressed on completion of alterations and delivery.

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