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At the beginning of the Covid-19 shutdown, I made batches of masks for local doctors and families until the shortage ended and I focused on helping family members in need.I couldn’t share photos because they were a painful reminder of losing my jobs and life in NYC, and most of all the terrible isolation it forced upon all of us. But the Communion masks are different. My customers needed them to...
(Written Fall 2018. Posted late on the blog.) Today, I am sharing the gold 100% wool cape handmade for the Piccolas by Anagrassia Frontier Collection. The cloak has openings for the arms, a button enclosure at the neck, and a hooded (lined) cape. This cape is incredibly cute and warm. It is the most popular item in the Fall 2018 collection! Below, you see Ivanka sporting the cape. More colors available...
Published 07/06/2014 Can you remember a childhood fashion mistake? Not that it was a real mistake, because you did mean to wear it. But rather something so badly put together you wish your mother would have stopped you before you got out the door. I can certainly remember mine — and my sister Tess’. My sister really liked to wear vests. There was a period of time when she would always...
Flower Girl Dress with Lace Leotard Bodysuit and Ivory Champagne tulle tutu skirt for winter wedding by couture NYC Nashville Dressmaker and custom tailor
(Written Fall 2018. Posted late on the blog.) One of the preppy and fall dresses featured in the Piccolas by Anagrassia’s Frontier Collection is the blue plaid jumper. The dress is made with a medium weight 100% cotton flannel textile and back wooden buttons. The dress is great for fall and winter when paired with with a turtle neck, blouse, or Anagrassia lace leotard. The drop waist and pleated skirt also makes...
Published 08/12/2014 Part 1 here My sister’s dress for the baptism was literally a last minute project. My sister came over last weekend, flipped through Burdastyle catalogs, chose a dress design, dug out fabric from my stash, and showed me what she wanted. (However, I highly recommended this pattern. I’ve wanted to make this dress since I first saw it in the Burdastyle catalog in February.) Since my sister’s body is...