How To Create a Custom Sketching Croqui from a Photo
It’s early 2010. Michelle, my very first custom bridalwear client, is leaving my home studio after our Design Consultation. I snap a photo of her on…
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A Custom Tool for Tiffany: Creating her Petite Body-Double Dress Form
In my previous post, I introduced a new custom bride named Tiffany to the blog! I also shared about our design process and how I…
How to Choose and Use a Thimble
There are many great pleasures in my life and sewing practice that I originally resisted. I would never have learned to sew at all if…
Two Myths of Learning To Make Your Own Sewing Patterns
Before becoming a custom wedding dressmaker, I had an unusual introduction to sewing which took me from absolute beginner to sewing professionally for Broadway in only 5…
“Sew Like A Pro” in Seamwork Magazine
I’m excited to announce that I’m published in Seamwork Magazine again! Seamwork is the online magazine from the team at Colette Patterns. Though I draft my own…
Underlining feature in Seamwork (and two students blog about Skirt Skills)
The internet sure has been speaking my name this week! Not only am I featured in a kick-ass online sewing magazine, two bloggers published posts…
My Sewing Machines
Before I start blogging about my summer bride, I thought I’d tell you a bit about my sewing machines, including the new additions to my…
Sewing Community and Resources
If you’ve been paying attention to my blog at all, you’ll know that I make one-of-a-kind custom wedding dresses. I work one-on-one with each bride…
I’m Featured in Seamwork Magazine!
You know that gorgeous issue of Seamwork magazine that just came out? Guess what: I’m in it! Seamwork Magazine is the new online magazine from…
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