Last Minute Surprise
A few weeks ago, Michelle came to my studio in Hillsborough for her first Fabric Fitting. The Fabric Fitting is the first time that my…
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Inside the Collar
A lot of work goes into a tailored collar in order for it to stand nicely in the back and roll beautifully across the shoulders. …
If it’s not perfect, it won’t do.
As you know by now, every Brooks Ann Camper dress has never been made before and will never be made again. The design and construction…
Threadmarking, Basting and Assembly
A mockup is not put together like a real garment. All of its seams, trims, edges and closures are temporary and assembled in a way…
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Initial Consultation pt.2 (Strapless)
As I explained in pt. 1 of this blog post, Michelle’s face lit up when we started talking about style. She loved the inspiration of…
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Gussets and Beads
When sewing a beaded garment by machine, it is usually necessary to remove the beads that will be in the seam and the seam allowance…
Pretty Inside and Out
I truly feel that a garment should look just as pretty on the inside as it does on the outside. I also learned this while…
Inside the Bustle
Since the blog is now in retrospect, I’ll just find photos I took along the journey of Leah’s wedding ensemble and explain what I was…
Interfacing, Horsehair and Hem Weights
By this time, I finally have all the information that I need out of the muslin that Leah tried on in the past two fittings. …
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