The Making of a Beauty Queen – Part III

So, after having the lining done and all the rhinestones attached, it was time to put the two halves together. She also wanted the bustline to have tulle poking out of it, to give interest to the eye at the bustline. I put the tulle between the outer and inner layers and they were sewn [...]

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The Making of a Beauty Queen – Part II

Putting rhinestones on a dress. Hmmm, well there are flatbacks, which definitely helps. Flatback crystals, like the name implies have a flat back to sit flush on the fabric, but have a faceted topside – making the crystals look like they’ve been imbedded into the fabric. There are glue-on and sew-on flatbacks. Glue-ons are used [...]

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The Making of a Beauty Queen – Part I

I’ve been busy. I know, it’s no excuse not to post. Maybe you’ll cut me some slack if I show you what I’ve been up to A lovely, young beauty pageant contestant approached me about making her upcoming pageant dress. I thought how exciting it would be to have one of my dresses on stage [...]

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What’s a Dress Without the Jewelry?!

My sister, Lori, is a Lia Sophia Jewelry Advisor. If you’ve never heard of Lia Sophia Jewelry, you must check it out! I hadn’t heard of it either until she started selling it. I’m a girl. I love a little sparkle in my life This month, their promotion is that you buy the lowest priced [...]

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Cyber Monday Sale!

I’m having a sale in my Etsy shop! Use the coupon code CYBERMONDAY20 and receive 20% off your total order. This is a great time to order to your New Year’s Eve dress I can only take 3 more custom orders for delivery before 12/31/2010. So get your order in now!

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Black Friday Sale!

I’m having a Black Friday Sale in my Etsy shop! Use the coupon code BLACKFRIDAY10 during checkout to receive a 10% on your order. Current custom item turnaround time is 4-6 weeks. Need a dress for New Year’s? Order right away to beat the deadline!

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Danielle: A Formal Halter Dress…

… inspired by Greta. When I saw Greta Garbo in all her Old Hollywood Glam glory, I had to make a dress! Danielle is a halter dress with a sweetheart neckline and jeweled buttons as the closure. She’s a floor length dress with a very long front slit to show some leg. This is a [...]

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Strapless 1950s Inspired Bridesmaid Dress: A Custom Design Story

Susie needs a dress for her sister’s wedding in August. She’s been given some leeway with design and given a range of blue shades to choose from. She’s come to me looking for a design to flatter her voluptuous figure. Here are her inspiration photos: The notched bustline is too revealing for her taste and [...]

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Old Hollywood Glam – The Bodice

Here’s Phase Two on the 1930s gown: The images show the lined bodice without sleeves, the yoked sash, the circular flutter sleeve, and finally the completed bodice.

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Old Hollywood Glam – In the Making…

Vintage and retro styles have been on the way back for some time now and I think it’s great! There are so many feminine silhouettes from 20th century fashions that celebrate the female form. Currently, I’m working on a project that takes its creative breath from Old Hollywood Glam. I just want to show you [...]

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