Blooms are Pretty

23/04/2025

11/07/2024

Soft, cosy corduroy skirts with elasticated waist. Made to sit above the knee. Gorgeous with tights or leggings.
Sizes available:
- Newborn to 3 months
- 3-6 months
- 6-9 months
- 12-18 months
- 18-24 months

Were $30, now just $20 each.

Message me to order.

09/07/2024

Final three remaining on sale. Usually $45, now $40 each. Sizes 4 years, 5 years and 6 years.

Beautiful upcycled pure woollen blanket outer and scrummy soft brand new brushed cotton lining.

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09/07/2024

Last two left, both size 1 year. Beautiful, upcycled pure wool blanket outer and the sweetest brand new, 100% cotton lining in this adorable fairy fabric. Honestly, the most darling hooded blanket vest you will find! Message me to order. Normally $65, on sale for $55 (each).

16/04/2024

For those new here, I'm Louise and I am the designer and maker of all things beautiful for my little business, Blooms are Pretty! I live in Hastings, New Zealand, with my husband and grown up children (two are at university and one still lives at home).

As I child, I was drawn to pretty things and women wearing pretty dresses. I loved visiting houses that had a sewing or craft room. I would stand in awe of the visual delight, gazing lovingly at the array of fabrics neatly folded and stacked on floor-to-ceiling shelving, rolls of ribbon and jars of buttons; projects in the process of being created sitting in front of me on a sewing table.

I knew that when I grew up, this would be my dream. Pretty things, pretty dresses and my very own sewing room!

My path followed a slightly different journey, training as both a primary school and early childhood teacher and having three children through my studies and early career. I fully immersed myself in a fulltime teaching career while raising three children and this barely left a spare second to even pick up a needle and thread. It was only when the school holidays rolled around that I would unpack my sewing machine and spend the holiday break working on a few sewing projects. As the holidays came to an end, my machine would be packed away until the next term break.

It was during lockdown in 2020 that I came to the realisation that I wanted to spend more of my time sewing and knitting and less time tied to being a full-time teacher. I had done the fulltime teaching gig for about 20 years and I had to admit to myself and my husband that I was burnt out!

So Blooms are Pretty began to blossom.

I started off making a couple of dresses in my size, so if they didn't sell, I'd keep them myself, but they did sell! And that is how it all began. One piece after another, each lovingly handmade by me....

With love, Louise x

By the way, I don't actually have a sewing room, it's more like a sewing house lol!

10/03/2024

ORDER YOUR BUNDLE TODAY, STOCK IS LIMITED...Organic Rosehip Oil 30ml glass bottle with dropper. Handmade with roses I harvested from my garden, using a cold infusion method in Organic Sweet Almond Oil. Google Rosehip Oil and see all the wonderful benefits for your skin. I add a few drops to my facial moisturiser for a luxurious moisture boost. are offering bundles - One for $20, two for $36, or three for $45. Message me to order. 🍃

10/03/2024

The 'Bowie' Dress in size 3 years (THIS IS THE LAST BOWIE DRESS AVAILABLE)
* Handmade by me in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
* Absolutely adorable Woodland Creatures fabric
* 100% Pure Cotton

The 'Bowie' Dress...
Beautifully handmade dress, in 100% pure cotton. Dainty, yet practical. Perfect for a party, foraging for treasures at the beach, park or in the garden, or for kindergarten and school.
This sleeveless dress can be worn by itself, or with a tee/leggings underneath. It has a gorgeous big bow handsewn to the neckband that drapes prettily across the shoulder. Yours for $40. Message me to order.

09/03/2024

Aurora Duffle Coat.
*Upcycled pure wool vintage blanket
* Brand new 100% pure cotton lining
* Long-sleeved duffle coat
* Meticulously handcrafted
* Made in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

My experience as a kindergarten teacher inspired this creation. Upcycled, 100% pure woollen blanket outer to keep your little one cosy and warm, and brand new 100% pure cotton lining for comfort. Easy to put on and take off with two big loop buttons. Two spacious pockets for collecting sand and stones in!
This one-of-a-kind duffle coat is in size 6, but sizing is very generous, so it would even fit a 10-year-old. Handmade by me, Blooms are Pretty, in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Yours for $95. Message me to order.

08/03/2024

'Thea' Poncho / Duffle Coat
*Upcycled pure wool vintage blanket
* Brand new 100% pure cotton lining
* Poncho/duffle coat styling
* Meticulously handcrafted
* Made in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

My experience as a kindergarten teacher inspired this creation. What started out in my mind as a poncho, became a short-sleeved children's coat instead! No need to roll up sleeves to get your hands dirty, they are purposely shorter for this exact reason! Upcycled, 100% pure woollen blanket outer to keep your little one cosy and warm, and brand new 100% pure cotton lining for comfort. Easy to put on and take off with two big loop buttons. Two spacious pockets for collecting sand and stones in!

This one-of-a-kind poncho/duffle coat is in size 4, but sizing is very generous, so it would even fit an 8-year-old. Handmade by me, Blooms are Pretty, in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Yours for $95. Message me to order.

08/03/2024

'Sweet Pea' Corduroy Pinafore Dress Size 12-18 months
* Corduroy dress
* Pinafore
* 100% pure cotton
* Made by me, Blooms are Pretty, in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
* Elasticated sides at waistband
* Seventies vibes
I LOVED creating this sweet little corduroy pinafore. Made from 100% pure cotton corduroy, the soft, cosy fabric makes this dress perfect for autumn and winter. Made in size 12-18 months in this darling floral fabric. Yours for $40. Message me to order.

07/03/2024

The final two FAIRY VESTS, both size 1 year. Handmade by me using an upcycled 100% Pure Wool Blanket outer and brand new 100% cotton Fairy lining. So very pretty AND practical. Complete with a button closure and snuggly hood. Yours for $65 each. Message me to order.

07/03/2024

The gorgeous Meadow Vest is selling out. I only have sizes 4, 5 and 6 left. Handmade by me using upcycled 100% Pure Wool blanket outer and 100% brand new cotton for the lining and love hearts. Message me to order yours for $45.