Kelsey's Senior Cello Recital Gown My daughter Kelsey wanted a new gown to wear for her senior cello recital at Luther College. She wanted something elegant, but not too…
This is a 1929 deco coat design originally by a German pattern company. It has attractive couture details for today's wear in the pin tucks, godets and (faux) fur-trimmed cuffs…
This elbow-length, one-button jacket's shell is a silk/cotton blend with metallic thread weaving. The shell is a lightweight to mediumweight, semi-loose weave. The matching facing meets an...
This coat is a menswear garment that is designed, patterned, and constructed by myself. My inspiration for this came from the exploration of desert cultures in the Midddle East. The…
As a base I used a coat from the 90's, a classic form. I cut the pattern from the waist. The top of the jacket I cut open in several…
This is a Vintage Suit I made using Vogue V1019, the details are subtle with flat fell stitching on the jacket and a lovely peplum. I decided on grey so…
To celebrate my 60th birthday, I hosted a Royal Celebration at the Mighigan Renaissance Festival this fall. All guests came in costume, and I made this gown for myself. (note:…
Pattern McCall's 5980 (out of print) My on trend peplum jacket is semi-fitted with notched collar; the bodice has princess seams that join to angled side front pockets on the…
My French Fashionistas 3/4 length coat is from modified Burda #7314.It was made a little more narrow, and with a weighted back kick pleat. Tailoring methods used in construction were:…
The cloak started out as a McCall's M6446. I wanted to make it out of Babyville Boutique PUL fabric (waterprrof and breatheable) to have a rain cape to wear on…
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