Every day I am captivated
by new dresses, blouses, skirts that find their way into my mind. I continue to sew for the peace of mind it
brings me. Despite life’s changes and challenges, this is the place where
things make sense. A seam is always a seam and a hem a hem!
On my Singer
machines I craft for others garments that are meant not only to fit, but to
look beautiful and gorgeous. Every person is unique and so are the outfits I
make for them. Occasionally, I get the request to make an outfit a celebrity
has worn, or an outfit from a picture. No problem, just remember I am making a
replica and when I do that, and it will be your own outfit when I’m done.
I used to have a
slogan when I began… You are the celebrity.
Over the years I’ve
learned it is not size that matters. I can sew for many sizes… I think the key
is being comfortable in your skin. My custom-made clothing can be and is
catered to the individual no matter their size. Oftentimes I use patterns and
alter them to get the look I want. Some patterns I do not have to do this at
all. It all depends on what a client wants. Last year I got a new software
program from Wild Ginger that allows me to make almost anything based on my client’s
measurements. So far I’ve had a few requests and got the chance to test it out.
I like it and it works well.
Here are a few of
the things I’ve made with the new program.
From a flat piece of silk to a very beautiful silk skirt.
This is a high waist
tapered mini skirt made of an exclusive silk tapestry like fabric. When I tell
you pictures do not do this skirt justice. I am so serious. This fabric is also
textured, which makes it that much more amazing. It’s soft to the touch and can
be paired with any color in the skirt.
Here I have it
pictured with a silk vintage halter top I made. I will tell you more details
about that in my next post.
