Tiffany’s First Mockup Fitting (and Pattern Corrections)!
The very first fitting is always a fun part of the custom process. The dress the bride tries on in a first fitting is not…
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Draping and Drafting Tiffany’s Custom Wedding Dress Patterns
After turning my new tiny dress form into a replica of my bride, it was time to create the custom-fit patterns for Tiffany’s future wedding…
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Epic Photo Essay: I Made Myself A Dress (Pt. 1- Prep)
I made a dress! For myself! And I took a bazillion photos! And I’m excited to share them with you! My passion is helping others look…
My Love To Sew Podcast Interview!
I’m thrilled to share my first-ever interview! The Love To Sew podcast is a fantastic resource for makers interested in creating their own clothes (and…
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Draping and Drafting Deborah’s Patterns
After our design consultation, the custom sketches were approved and Deborah returned to the studio for lots of measurements. I took a set of 40+…
Creating My Own Dress for Cameron’s Wedding Reception
(Okay, so I’ve been away a bit while creating my newest eCourse but…) After the final post in my blog series about creating Cameron’s gorgeous…
Cameron’s Corrections and Fitting Smiles
Once Cameron left the studio after her first mockup fitting, I began preparing for her second mockup fitting! The mockup process is my favorite part…
Draping and Patterning Cameron’s Overdress
Once the design and sketch for Cameron’s custom wedding overdress was complete, I was ready to start my favorite part of the custom process: patternmaking.…
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Adventures in Patternmaking (and Stripes!)
Once the design was approved by the bride, I was ready to roll on Sally’s custom wedding dress! Finding the perfect stripe… Throughout our design…