Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Summer Party Dress, 2008

Elegance and durability were foremost in mind for this lightweight, floaty dress. It has withstood a week of Summer beach festivities and is still as fresh and sturdy as the day it was made! Fully lined, black gauze under sheer knit. Est price: $50

Monday, March 23, 2009

Blue Velvet Gown, December 2008

This dress was made for a harp concert in December. It has subsequently been worn to several other events, including dances (note the last picture). Skirt is flared, with multiple godet inserts for extra fullness and grace. Panne Velvet, unlined. Est. Price: $100.00


Full Length


Bodice Detail


Yes, indeed it is a Very Full Skirt.

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Silk and Lace MOB ensemble for Dec. 2007 wedding


Yes, the pictures are of a terrible quality - my workroom had appalling light, and my camera weighed about an ounce, it was such a tiny inexpensive thing. But I digress. Unstructured, silk charmeuse under a lined lace jacket. Hand sewn pearl buttons and loops, pieced lace edging with hand finishing. Est. price: $300

Saturday, March 14, 2009

1915 inspired gown from 2006



Gown designed for my Costume Pattern and Construction class, fall 2006. Pattern developed from photograph of antique gown. Cotton, cotton lace and velvet trim. Est. Price: $200

Regency dress from 2006




This frock was made quite some time ago, to wear to various social functions I was involved in. It's still one of my favorites. 100% cotton, lined bodice, hand finished. Est. price: $50