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12/19/2015

Whoa! Need inspiration? Here's loads!

The often controversial yet eye-catching segment of the Miss Universe pagaent took place last night, with contestants adorning costumes that represent their countries. Some looked to heritage and culture, whereas others took a more offfbeat route. More photos: http://senat.us/1QzjqrV

12/05/2014

Drooling over this dress! That fabric is delicious!

Dress by Brandon V Maxwell

10/20/2014

Also, my mother would be pleased to know that I used a pattern from her collection, purchased sometime before I was even born, to make the skirt for my costume.

10/20/2014

If there comes a time in the future when I think working with poly fabric, pre-pleated with mushroom pleats, is a good idea please smack me upside the head. At least the cotton lining fabric is making it suck a little less, and making my machine want to sew it a little more.

10/03/2014

Yay, the fabric for my Weird Girl dress came today! !

09/21/2014

My first official commission has been completed and is at a party with its new owner!
It's extra nerve-wracking to do a project for someone else, when I already want everything to be perfect.
I think it was mostly successful, and I learned lots, plus I have a new piece for my portfolio! Thanks to Alison for letting me do this with and for her!

09/08/2014

Apparently it's been a while since I drafted a sleeve. Sorted it out, now I just have to match some plaid. Resisting curling up with the soft flannel instead...

09/05/2014

Catching up on Wise decision, Tim Gunn

08/30/2014

It's funny how there are basic garments, like a button up shirt, one sees every day, yet when one tries to use those elements, the garment needs much studying.

08/24/2014

Success! You would never know the fabric wasn't red to begin with! iDye is the best!

08/23/2014

Working on the commission I took on. It's times like these when I wish I could somehow have every fabric I pictured in my head made in just the weight and fiber content I desire. In this case I am settling for the right fiber and pattern and dying it.

08/12/2014

It looks like I'm taking on my first commission! EEK! It's simultaneously exciting and terrifying!