Through a mixture of flat pattern pieces and lots of draping, I created a muslin to design and fit this gorgeous wedding gown and veil for my neice. I used…
Growing up in New Orleans in the 60s, clothes to wear to elegant parties and soires were a must. New Orleans may be the Big Easy today, but in those…
This is a Halloween costume I designed and constructed for my then 6-year old niece. It is based on an 18th century court dress and incorporates the familiar Watteau…
This is a crazy patch jacket made of all silk fabrics recycled from clothes. The squares are 8" squares backed with muslin and then decorated. The jacket is embellished with…
The front and back of the red paisley jacket (McCall's #3792) are made of a cotton corduroy paisley print with gold metallic details. The sleeves are dark red velvet with…
This is the dress I made for my youngest daughter to wear in her brother's wedding. It is made with a crepe backed satin fabric with sparkly oganza over skirt…
This is a one of a kind custom gown and cape that I created for The Swedish Housewife, a performer and producer of magnificent stage shows. We have worked on…
I made this jacket and dress ensemble out of embroidered beaded silk and matching plain silk purchased at Estee's Fabrics in Edmonton. I designed both pieces. On thenbspbeaded...
I'm inspired by the shape of city building. I chose turqouise taffeta as a main fabric. Actually I don't know what the name of the technique I used. Thanks to…
The evening dress was made from the inspiration of Javanese women's elegance. I chose brown satin and pleated chiffon as the main fabric for the dress. Then by adding an…
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