Christine Boyle is an innovative and approachable creative consultant with a passion for pushing the boundaries of sewing, style and design. She brings her wealth of experience to industries, media outlets and digital platforms — helping clients transform ideas into beautifully executed projects.
From television consulting to bespoke commissions — whether you need creative direction, expert sewing input, or tailored training, Christine brings energy, insight and originality to every project.
Television & film
Fashion TV programming, documentary consulting, movie costume making — including Game of Thrones and Paramount Pictures.
Bespoke fashion design
Custom garment design, personal commissions and wardrobe styling — each piece created exclusively for you.
Digital & media
Podcasts, interviews, YouTube branding and content development, digital and print publication features.
Sustainability & upcycling
Sustainable fashion programming, upcycling series and eco-conscious design direction — including BBC2 NI and TG4 work.
Sewing retreats & training
Specialist sewing retreats, mentoring programmes and bespoke training — designed around your group or organisation.
Industry & manufacturing
Clothing manufacturing consultation, uniform production and specialist projects for commercial industries.
Aviation sector consultancy
A specialist service unique to Colour and Cloth — practical sewing training for aircraft interior staff, covering seat upholstery, cabin fabric repair and uniform tailoring. A highly unusual skill set that Christine brings from her extensive costume and manufacturing background.
Featured BBC projects
Christine has worked with BBC Northern Ireland and BBC Three as both contestant and technical consultant across four television productions.
Doubleband Films for BBC NI
Contestant — A Stitch Through Time
Christine appeared as a contestant on this 4-part BBC NI series exploring the history of sewing and textile making in Northern Ireland. Filmed November 2020.
Christine served as Technical Sewing Consultant on the pilot episode and all three series of Stitch, Please! — advising on technique, garment construction and on-screen demonstrations. Also consulted on Éadaí SOS for BBC2 NI and TG4.
Welcome to the world of custom fashion, where your style takes centre stage. Each piece is designed exclusively for you — reflecting your unique personality and preferences. With Christine's attention to detail and artistic vision, your garment will not only fit perfectly, it will tell your story.
Lucy's wedding cape — a commission story
01 / 19 — The vision
Planning Lucy's wedding look
Every commission starts with a conversation. Christine works with you to understand your story, your occasion and the garment you're dreaming of.
02 / 19 — The fabric
An all-pink luxury cape begins
Carefully selected materials chosen to match Lucy's wedding colour story. Every fabric choice is deliberate — weight, drape and finish all considered.
03 / 19 — The craft
Pressing and shaping
Professional pressing at every stage gives the garment its structure and silhouette — a step that makes all the difference.
04 / 19 — The detail
Hand finishing — stitch by stitch
The techniques honed on Game of Thrones and Paramount Pictures come alive here. Hand finishing is what separates a garment from a piece of art.
05 / 19 — The precision
Every stitch counts
Consistent tension, perfect spacing. This level of precision is what a bespoke commission delivers.
06 / 19 — The cape
The completed pink cape — front view
A sweeping, structured piece that transforms a look entirely. From concept to completion in just a few weeks.
07 / 19 — The silhouette
Drama from every angle
A garment should look extraordinary from every angle — not just the front.
08 / 19 — The interior
Beautiful inside and out
The interior is finished to the same standard as the exterior. The inside of a garment tells you everything about its maker.
09 / 19 — Quality control
Checking every seam and lining
Every seam, lining and finish is checked meticulously before leaving the studio. Christine's name goes on every stitch.
10 / 19 — The finishing
Finished front detail
The closure and front detail — chosen to complement the garment while being practical enough for a wedding day.
11 / 19 — The inspiration
Inspired by the flowers
Lucy's wedding flowers provided the colour story and mood that runs through the entire piece.
12 / 19 — The process
Designing and creating
Sketches, fabric swatches and the evolving garment all coming together in Christine's studio.
13 / 19 — The shoulders
Shoulder detail — structured and elegant
The shoulder line determines how the entire garment sits and moves. Getting this right is everything.
14 / 19 — Before
Before the transformation
The before is as important as the after — it shows what's possible when the right vision meets the right craft.
15 / 19 — The back
As impressive from behind
Walking away should be just as stunning as walking in. Every angle receives the same attention.
16 / 19 — Worn
Lucy — wearing her story
The moment a commission comes alive — when it's worn by the person it was made for.
17 / 19 — Wedding ready
The complete look
From planning sketch to this moment — unique, personal and made with love.
18 / 19 — The reveal
The smile says everything
Lucy's reaction to her finished piece is the greatest review Christine could ask for.
Your story is next
Ready to create something extraordinary?
Whether it's a show-stopping piece for a special occasion or casual wear that feels effortlessly you — let's create something together.
Share your idea, occasion and inspiration. No brief is too bold.
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Design & plan
Christine develops the concept — fabric, form, timeline and price agreed together.
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Create & craft
The piece is made in Christine's studio — with progress updates throughout.
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Your story, worn
Your finished commission is delivered — unique, personal and made for you alone.
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Danni
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I've just completed a 6 week beginners course with Christine in Colour and Cloth. I had never used a sewing machine before booking the course and was nervous going into it but Christine put me at ease from the very beginning. The course was really enjoyable and the 6 weeks flew in, I learned so much during my time and made a lovely skirt for myself. I would definitely recommend Colour and Cloth to anyone interested in sewing. Christine's knowledge was invaluable and I will definitely be booking another course.
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Jackie O'Hara
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Excellent service … very fast turn around .. great reception.. Brian cares about sewing machines.
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Janet McNamee
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Left two sewing machines in with Brian for repair/servicing. His knowledge and attention to detail was very reassuring. Both machines are now working perfectly. I would thoroughly recommend.
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Elaine Price
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What lovely people to deal with. I left in my sewing machine to be serviced. My machine is an older singer model. Im so happy that Brian was able to do a good job servcing it and sort out its problems within the mechanism. Also lots of great advice. Great job. Thank you. Very happy
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Lucy Johnston
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Contacted Brian to book in my Pfaff machine for repair. He got back to me almost immediately and had it fixed within 48 hours. An excellent job and customer service. Brian and Christine are such a lovely couple and it was a pleasure to meet them. I'll definitely use the service again.
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Cal Wright
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This was such a wonderful experience! The skills and knowledge I have taken away will propel any future creations immensely. I’ll never look at the Sewing Bee in the same light! I honestly believe these are life skills, honed and taught in the most easily understood way by Christine… such an honestly beautiful person who truly has the patience of a saint. These past 6 weeks will stay with me a lifetime… tho I do hope to complete another course at some stage again. Highly recommend to anyone with no or a lot of sewing skill or knowledge. You will thoroughly love it! Fabulous!!! Also had my sewing machine given the once over… cleaned and serviced… by Brian - again, highly recommend! My sewing machine now runs so smoothly, with an excellent timely turnaround. Thank you both of you!
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Caroline Colgan
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I had such a lovely time with Christine. She helped me on a mission to adjust and repair jeans I had been looking to have fixed for a long time. Christine's advice was incredible and I went home and completed the adjustments. I also bought a fabulous sewing machine which has been brilliant
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Tracey Power
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I recently completed a 6 week programme with Christine in Colour and Cloth. I learnt so many skills that I thought I would not have been capable of. Christine is highly skilled and professional in all things sewing. She is very patient and takes time with all her students. I really enjoyed the classes. I would highly recommend Colour and Cloth to anyone who wants to learn sewing. Christine is the best there is in this industry. Tracey Power.
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John McCord
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Just finished the Deginners Sewing course with Christine at Colour &Cloth and I have to say, it was a great experience. A small cosy class and fantastic hands-on instruction for everyone...have already signed up for the Intermediate course.
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