This fall & holiday was the season of capes! I made lots of them! (I will post more photos of capes on the blog soon.) Here is one of the adults capes, which I made for my sister. She chose the Burdastyle pattern (8/2014 #124) and tan (almost champagne) wool cashmere. It’s a tailored cape, so I used bespoke tailoring techniques for the lapels. The combination of soft, thick, and (somewhat)...
So Much Dishonesty in One Photo
The girls in this photo were some of my first customers. I’ll never forget them because I really enjoyed working with them and they were the first ones to ever wear (and helped design) the #0908 lace leotard. But in just this one screenshot, you can see so much dishonesty. First, the image was watermarked by 2 (maybe 3) different Chinese companies. Second, the photo is used for another Etsy...
Beauty is More than Skin Deep
I would like to share a story on my mother’s birthday. When I was a young, insecure and freckled-face child, I would negotiate with God when my requests were big or seemed impossible. For example, “If you give me X, I’ll give you Y in return”. One of my proffered deals in my nightly litany was, “Make me beautiful like my mother and I promise to be virtuous.” As you...
Dark Green Navy Gold Plaid Tartan Coat for Girl
This dark green, navy, and gold tartan plaid check coat is part of the 2018 Fall & Winter introductory Piccolas by Anagrassia Collection. ____________ Made with 100% Wool and Gold Buttons Peter Pan Collar and Pleated Back Handmade by Mary Grace Godfrey Fully Lined Shop dress here...
Niece’s Easter Dress (THOMMY Dress with Hand Painted Lace)
Here are a few photos of my niece’s Easter dress this year. It’s the Thommy Dress design with hand-painted (Style #5284) lace. The Thommy Dress is made with a detachable tulle skirt/sash. My niece’s dress (below) was made without the tulle attachment. Shop the dress here...
Peony Floral Cotton and Linen Crop Top Dress for Girls
This crop top style dress is a new design in the Anagrassia Melan’Ka Collection. It is made with 100% floral cotton, 100% linen, and rayon (bodice) lining. The dress is available in sizes 12mos-Girls 8. Shop the dress here See video of dresses on Instagram here Floral Cotton Linen Crop Top Dress Girls...