“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...
Hand Embroidered Leather Crop Jacket
Published August 2019 My Ukrainian heritage is a constant source of inspiration. Sometimes it might just be the work ethic. I have been known to work with clients on projects I think are important even when they ultimately cost me money. But other times the inspiration is bit more obvious. Today, I am sharing photos of my new Ukrainian inspired jacket. This jacket is made with Argentinean cognac calf leather and...
Ukrainian Embroidered Lace Dress
Khrystos Voskres! Christ is risen! Phew! Lent is over and true to tradition; I barely finished my annual Easter dress for Easter Mass. Every year at this time, I design and sew a Ukrainian inspired Easter dress. This year, I had trouble choosing between 4 dress designs. So by the time I nailed down a design and started the embroidery, it was already half way through Lent. Blue Ukrainian Embroidered Dress A...
Embroidered Irish Face Mask
“(Can’t) Kiss Me I’m Ukrainian Irish” Mask I recently finished this mask for a Ukrainian in Canada. I love the finished results! It’s a fun face covering for women with Irish and Ukrainian blood; or anyone who wants to wear a bright & unique mask. This green, lime, orange, yellow, and red mask is hand embroidered with an authentic Ukrainian pattern. Embroidered Face Mask Details: ~Cotton Aida Cloth ~Linen Lining ~DMC 100%...
Life of a Dressmaker and Entrepreneur in 2018
Published January 2019 The flowers of tomorrow are in the seeds of today -Proverb I will never forget 2018. It was a hard year. I grew in so many ways. Not that my dress size increased- but thanks to so many of you it didn’t shrink either. You quite literally fed me through the year with help, advice, encouragement and business. I will forever be grateful. Although I can’t pay you back...
Plaid Women’s Blazer
Published March 13, 2019 Women’s Sport Jacket Happy (early) St. Patrick’s Day! Today, I’m sharing one of my recent custom orders. Here is a sports jacket/blazer for a lady. I used Gordon tartan wool from England. This dark green, navy, and gold check is a classic Scottish tartan named after the House of Gordon. The pockets and sleeve hem binding were made with soft cognac (real) South American leather. (The button is also...