Carol Hughes has nearly 25 years experience in Bridal and Eveningwear couture. Having worked in the industry for this time Carol has worked in bridal boutiques around Melbourne and as a result has a vast knowledge of how to dress different figure shapes and the correct use of fabrics for the chosen design.

Carol is trained in couture dressmaking techniques, classic tailoring, and is an experienced pattern maker which allows the pattern for the chosen design to be drafted for the individual client.

Carol has also worked in theatre - creating commissioned pieces from designer's sketches and sometimes costuming entire shows. She also worked with Martin's Dancewear as assistant cutter and costumier.

Apart from hundreds of individual bridal & formal wear clients during this time, other past clients include Telstra, the Victorian College of the Arts, the National Theatre Ballet School, Shufty's Tivoli Theatre and various other theatre companies around Melbourne.

Carol has also developed & created an exquisite jewellery range completely handcrafted in her studio in Melbourne using the finest Swarovski crystals & pearls, gemstones & freshwater pearls. She very much enjoys creating custom jewellery pieces for brides and wedding parties, special occasions, and everyday fashion jewellery. Necklaces, earrings, bracelets, tiaras and headpieces can all be created to complement the design of each gown.

Shacara Beaded Jewellery is on display at 45 Greville Rd Rosanna - upstairs from Woolybutt Knitting and also at her home studio in Viewbank

Her business website www.shacarabeadedjewellery.com.au also showcases her jewellery pieces. In the meantime see some examples of Carol's jewellery here.