Introducing our Icons and Pioneers collection: a series of kits inspired by the lives of notable women throughout history.
Lady Harberton was a Victorian-era reformer who challenged the restrictive fashion and gender norms of her time through her advocacy for more practical clothing for women. She was very vocal about her hatred of the uncomfortable and impractical clothing of the time that was being designed for women, that hindered their movement and ability to live freely. Her own wardrobe tended to feature flat shoes, knickerbockers and statement hats, which often caused controversy.
A passionate cyclist, she championed the divided skirt for female cyclists. She was one of a committee of women who set up the Short Skirt League in 1893, their goal was to gradually raise the hemline of skirts so they no longer dragged on the floor. Through fashion and activism, Lady Harberton helped pave the way for modern women's mobility and independence.
For Lady Harberton we of course had to create a gorgeous embroidered bike, with a basket overflowing with flowers and a Short Skirt League flag proudly waving behind it.
The kit includes a printed purple chenille base fabric with printed design and all the bullions and threads you will need to complete this design.
Kits do not include an embroidery hoop
Charity Donation £1 per sale will go directly to the Wonder Foundation - a women-led charity dedicated to transforming the lives of women, girls, and their communities through quality education. wonderfoundation.org.uk
