While my last two sewing galas (the Dressmaker’s Balls in Leicester) have been inspired by chic Dior images, Milan, Italy calls for a bold, “more is more” vibe for me. I have always been fond of Dolce & Gabbana looks, so this is precisely where I drew inspiration. Below I ...

In the video clip below, you will see a glimpse of the creation process of this hand painted purse I made for Milan Frocktails 2025. The inspiration is heavily Dolce and Gabbana, as is my entire ensemble for the fabulous fashion event, a dress with accessories which will be revealed ...

Later this year my husband and I are going to Italy for a vacation. This vacation is partly to attend Milan Frocktails, a sewing gala, and partly to visit Florence and Onano, the city of my Italian husband’s family. The idea of Italy and fashion has without a doubt had ...

I am overjoyed to announce Joseph and I will be attending Milan Frocktails in Milan, Italy June 14, 2025. This event came to my knowledge through Ilaria, a beautiful and creative friend I made at the Dressmaker’s Ball 2024. She was the winner of the best overall dress competition. I ...

This vintage dressing gown sewing project was actually completed well over a year ago, but I forgot to report about the making of it until now. It has proven to be the most worn item I have ever made. I get a daily spark of joy putting it on in ...

I want to contribute to #EverybodyLovesJoAnn which is a request by Joann Fabrics store to share memories and appreciation for this beloved fabric (and craft) store. When I was 8 years old my grandma gifted me my 1st sewing lesson in Bowling Green, Ohio, and the project was elastic waist ...

When I was in London last summer, I attended a fabulous fashion exhibit at The London Fashion and Textile museum. This was all about the iconic and famous boutique Biba, from the groovy London fashion era of 1964 -1975. Barbara Hulanicki, who was a fashion illustrator, designed a few affordable ...

Last year I became fascinated with some fashion related concepts which have completely framed my entire fashion strategy going forward. I need to do an entire post about this one day, but in summery, I had a professional seasonal color analysis done, and I found out my Kibbe body type ...

I enjoyed making the V2000 DVF wrap dress pattern so much that I made another one as soon as I finished my purple lipstick print one. This one is quite the 1970’s retro dress! This time I used a very 70’s inspired geometric print, again from Spoonflower in the organic ...

I have completed my first sewing project of the new year, the iconic V2000, Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress. Vogue re-released this sewing pattern in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the wrap dress’s 1970’s launch, and it is as popular today as ever! The dress has been a ...