Constructing my Vanishing Tie Top

Welcome to the 3rd and final post about my Vanishing Tie Top- and it’s a DOOZY! Follow along as I share 50+ photos and over a dozen video clips of constructing this couture top from start-to-finish. As I’m writing this post (not as I was making this top), I am getting over the flu. I currently have the brain capacity to share and explain my process photos and videos, but not much in the way of writing witty words. So feast your eyes on the visuals, and I’ll catch you some other time for interesting philosophies and detailed directions. I want to get to the end of this blog post just as much as you do!
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Welcome to my (temporary) Sewing Studio! Come on in! I love seeing other people’s workspaces and tools, so I thought I’d show you mine. I cleaned up after a big project, and it looks so nice and neat! (I can be a messy maker!)  I’ve been in this space for a little over a year now and I…
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Hi there! I'm Brooks Ann.

I’m a former professional costumer and couture dressmaker for one-of-a-kind bridalwear located in rural North Carolina, who teaches custom garment sewing to sew-curious solo-sewists online.

My blog mostly follows along with the couture process of how each heirloom-quality custom wedding dress was made from idea to wedding day, as well as personal sewing projects and other couture curiosities. 

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