ABOUT ME

Just a little about myself....I'm Karen Mansfield. I live in the popular seaside town of Whitstable in Kent, where I moved to in 2003 from North London.

I come from a family that for four decades was at the forefront of the fashion and textile industry. I have always been involved in fashion, PR and marketing, but have always wanted to be more active on the "creative" side.

With Karen Mansfield Originals I have produced a range of pretty, functional, but most importantly affordable handbags and shoppers, some with matching purses. Each article is individually made and hand finished, quite a rarity these days!!

FABRICS AND TRIMMINGS

I source a lot of my fabrics and trimmings in Southern California, where I visit on a regular basis. This gives me the opportunity to buy unusual fabrics at reasonable prices (thanks to the dollar exchange rate!), savings that I can pass on to my customers.

I also use some vintage and recycled fabrics, including saris, which make beautiful cushions.

MY RANGE

My range is constantly updating, as I enjoy changing fabrics and trimmings, to keep things interesting and exciting. I also make coordinating aprons, cushions and placemats, which can be made in your own fabric, or from my selection.

I specialise in "personalised" gifts, and can either embroider or applique names, initials or messages on practically anything, to make a lovely and unique gift.

CURTAINS AND BLINDS

Lastly, I offer a bespoke curtain and blind making service using your own fabrics. However, I can sometimes source fabrics for you if required.

I offer a complete service, from initial consultation to hanging and installation.
I can also make curtains for mail order, using your own measurements.