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As churches open and governors require face masks indoors, I am receiving more orders for face masks. Instead of wearing surgical masks, brides, mother-of-the-brides, and flower girls are ordering custom made and couture masks for their special wedding day or bridal event; such as hand embroidered Ukrainian masks (which embroidery designs fit the bride or groom’s ethnicity), silk face masks, and lace face coverings . Here is a new design...
Published 5/30/2017 One of my larger projects this year was also something rather spontaneous. I designed and constructed a jacket for an up-and-coming musician in Germany, Beranger Gras. I was excited to work with Beranger because his music is a mix of classical and grunge sounds. Not only is his style really cool and unique, but his way of mixing and pairing the old with the new is what I...
I have a friend who once told me, “My family is not just a family. We are a tribe.” This resonated with me because I think growing up there were many families around me who would identify with this kind of fierce “stick togetherness”. I was surrounded by tribal families: strong, (often) large, loyal, proud, and of course chaotic in the usual ways that working imperfection can be messy. This...
“Through the pursuit of beauty we shape the world as a home, and in doing so we both amplify our joys and find consolation for our sorrows.” ~Sir Roger Scruton Hand Embroidered Face Masks I recently finished a face mask for a graduate of the University of Notre Dame. The face covering is hand embroidered (cross-stitched) with navy, Kelly green, and gold threads. I used an authentic Ukrainian embroidery pattern that...
Published 10/22/2018 Here is a recent custom ordered sports jacket for women. Wool Leather Jacket for Women: ~100% heavy satin dark green wool ~Dark brown real Italian leather cuffs ~ Belted and cinched waist ~Deep lapels to waist (made with bespoke tailoring techniques and hand stitches) ~Fully Lined with modal textiles (Website sells the jacket with silk lining) ~ Gold and Brown Eagle buttons (The center button is supposed to represent the Ravenclaw...
Published 09/05/2018 I was in NYC last spring training with a bespoke tailor. It was an incredible experience. I especially enjoyed visiting some of the old churches during my free time. I am going to share some of these experiences with you through some new projects. Today I begin with: Champagne Wool & White Leather Color Block Women’s Coat. This coat is influenced by one of my favorites, St. Peter Roman...