A couple weeks ago, a lady asked me to (literally) whip up a bridesmaid dress for her! Published on November 27, 2013 Blue Bridesmaid Dress with Bow and Sleeves On Sunday, she approached me and asked if I could make her a blue bridesmaid dress before her wedding on Saturday. Her original dress no longer fit her and the style/quality didn’t suit the occasion. I told her if she bought the fabric and pattern before...
Retro Dress
Buy Dress Pattern here Spaghetti Strap Party Dress Easter Dress 2014: Mad Men, Retro & Babcha Inspired Published 03/16/2014 A Few Notes About the Video Before I begin sharing my project, I want say thank you to my old friend from Notre Dame friend, Pat McKillen. He gave me permission to use his song Found for my video. Even though it’s one of his older songs, it’s still one of my favorites as...
Silk Tulle Wedding Veil & Choosing Your Wedding Veil Fabric
Wedding Veil Silk I was recently commissioned to make a wedding veil. Prior to this order, I didn’t know very much about veils and I certainly didn’t realize there were so many options and design possibilities. (It is so involved that you may want to decide upon a veil style and fabric before you buy or design your dress!) Let’s discuss the options available! __________________ ILLUSION TULLE The inexpensive veils are made with...
Communion Silk Wool Dress with Illusion Neck
I recently made this beautiful white silk wool dress with illusion neckline for a little girl receiving her First Holy Communion. Due the Covid-19 and the quarantine orders, we haven’t had the girl try on the dress yet. I make future adjustments to this dress after the final fitting. Silk Communion Dress: White Silk Wool Textile Silk Charmeuse Lining White Dotted Netting for Illusion Neckline Cotton Pom Pom Trim This dress...
Communion Style Lace and Tulle Dress for Canadian Flower Girl
I’m fortunate to have made multiple pieces for returning girls and families over the years. Here is one such family, which I’ve had the pleasure working with to create custom garments for their special occasions/events: “K” is wearing a #5320 Communion Style dress as a flower girl for a wedding in Canada. The bodice is created with custom ordered ivory French alencon (#5320) lace and gold shimmery rayon lining. The sleeves...
Flower Girls in Anagrassia Lace Bodysuits and Tulle Skirt Dresses in a wedding on Almafi Coast
A couple flower girls wore Anagrassia dresses in a wedding on Almafi Coast in Italy. Details: Ivory French Alencon Lace Leotards/Bodysuits with Cap Unlined Sleeves Gold Bodice Lining Champagne Toned Tulle Skirts (White, Light Ivory, Ivory, and Champagne Seamless Layers of Tulle) Tiered Tulle Layers Back Ivory Satin Buttons Champagne Satin Sash...