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Brooks Ann Camper shares photos from Camp Workroom Social 2016

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Not About Brides ·

Sewing Camp is Real!

I’ve been putting off writing this post because it’s so hard to figure out what to say. I always end up sounding super cheesy! So…

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Brooks Ann hand sewing a wedding dress while using a thimble | Brooks Ann Camper Bridal Couture

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…

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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…

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“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…

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Break free of sizes: Learn custom sewing!

As you probably know by now, I am new to “home sewing”. I first learned to sew as an adult in professional theatrical costume shops…

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Join me at Camp Workroom Social!

When Jennifer Wiese of Camp Workroom Social asked if I would be interested in teaching at her sewing retreat this Fall, it made me fall out…

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This Summer is for Skirts!

Skirt Skills starts July 11! Registration opens June 3! As many of you know, I recently started teaching my custom sewing and pattern drafting techniques…

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