My daughter, 13 years old at the time, wanted to be the Queen of Hearts after seeing Tim Burton's movie Alice in Wonderland. After studying photos of Helena Bonham Carter's…
I had so much fun making this costume! It was my first attempt at drafting a pattern, and there are a few things I would do differently seeing it made…
I've watched every episode of Turn and Sleepy Hollow and knew I had to make something colonial. Using the Simplicity 8161 American Duchess pattern, I modified the front bodice and also…
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There are several options for custom-manufactured or customizable dress forms for home sewers, and each has different features, different benefits, and different price points. Here's a brief overview.
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I made this suit for my daughter's afternoon wedding. The suit is made with silk shantung and features a lace applique panels hand stitched to the one side of the…
I followed the instructions of the short video by Andrea Schewe explaining how to make sleeve modifications for better mobility. I have a greater range of motion with tightened arm…
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