Organic Cotton Skirt
I work full time in the tech industry, have a husband and four children, so simple, elegant and environmentallly aware are my fashion choices. Birch makes lovely cottons to work with and this is a...
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My Holiday Dinner Suit
This is a suit I made from some vintage linen and vintage print fabric. I made the jacket to go to dinner at my daughters new house, when I realized I had no bottom to match I made the pants at about...
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Seminole Patchwork Skirt
I'm fascinated by the clothing of other cultures, and I love creating garments with an exotic, ethnic flair. This skirt was inspired by the patchwork of the Seminole Native American tribe of Florida...
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Black Linen Jacket
1 commentThis jacket is made of black linen. It is embroidered and topstitched in shades of grey, and embellished with hot fix studs. It is fully lined. It closes down the front with antique silver snaps. It...
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Maternity Blouse
This loose fitted blouse has shirring in the front and back to allow for belly growth. Created in different fabrics, this blouse can be worn any time of year. In the photo, Amy has belted it for a...
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Charleston!
It took almost ten years to find the perfect project for this lovely crepe rayon yardage, but when I picked up Vogue 2535 at a pattern swap, I knew I had found the perfect dress. While I love the...
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Washi Dress
This dress is made from the Washi Dress pattern by Made by Rae. It's my favorite garment I've sewn for myself so far because I love the fabric and the style is flattering. I like to think of it...
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Flowing Summer Wedding Dress
My World is historically inspired but, blending of simple elegent design with dramatic flowing elements. As a wedding present for my friend I created her wedding gown in that style. It was a daytime...
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Sponge Paint Chevron Top
When it comes to everyday wear, my style is comfy and cool, simple but with one detail for a little pow! I wanted to make a cool Dolman-sleeve sweatshirt using Vogue 8771, but didn't want it to be...
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Owl Print Bustier Dress
This dress is one of the sexiest things I have ever made! I made it to wear to a bachelorette party, and I had so much fun dancing in it. I love a great print, like this Snoozer Loser owlprinted...
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Groovy Western Shirt
I made this shirt for my husband to showcase his sense of style. My husband adores vintage cowboy shirts from the 70's and bright saturated colors. That can be a bit of a conflict, but I think I...
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Bow Print Dress
I love my clothes to have a vintage nod while looking towards the future. I saw this fun bow print cotton lawn at the fabric store and knew I wanted to make a pretty fit and flare style dress. I feel...
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Indonesian Lace Dress
2 commentsThis is my most fave project I did. It's an Indonesian Traditional dress, it is called kebaya. It's basically just a sheer fitted lace jacket. Please keep in mind that the shoulder pads here are not...
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Black and White 2 pc Outfit
I restyled 2 'old' patterns both by Simplicity 9032 & 7263. The fabric is a thin cotton poly print that has a lovely woven look and nice drape - but no stretch. The top pattern was for a slipover...
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Romantic Dress
This romantic day dress provides a frame for the face,the pleats at bodice front enhance and slim the waistline,the skirt is knee lenght, it has a back zipper and I used a simplicity pattern size 6...
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Simple Skirt
Used a brushed cotton fabric with retro scribble print and white thread. 3/4# elastic waist and 28" long. First attempt and it turned our pretty darn good!
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Linen pant suit with peacock feathers
My ispiration comes from my love of feathers and fabrics
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Gray coat with yoke
This coat is one of the pieces that I am most proud of that I have ever made. I designed patterned and made the coat my self. Traditional western clothing and the Sonora desert inspired me. I...
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corset dress on the edge
1 commentThis garment reflects the edgy style i love to create. The hourglass shape is reflected from the shoulder epaulets, to the corsetted waist, and the peplum skirt over the curve of the hipsthe...
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Artcloth Jacket
1 commentThis is a jacket I made from my own hand-painted silk. I used silk broadcloth for the body, silk charmuse for the collar and silk organza for the front and lower bands. I had fun dyeing...
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Summer Tank Top with Yoke
This shirt is a contemporary adaptation of a vintage sewing pattern. The pattern I used to create it was adapted from a 1970's sewing pattern. I created this tank top for the summer using a...
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Leather and Chiffon Dress
I made this chiffon and leather dress using my own patterns I developed. I used three different colors of chiffon: light grey, medium grey, and a print; black faux leather; and black jersey for...
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Ivory Dupioni Silk Wedding Dress
This wedding dress is from Simplicity 2440. I upgraded it by adding handmade (by me) fabric flowers with pearls and lace. It has a bubble hem and is completely lined. It has a considerable of hand...
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