Hand-Dyed Peasant Dress

Navy was requested and produced in this custom order. The method of dyeing created the watercolor appearance, lending it depth and variation. 100% Cotton, Est. Price. $30

Wedding gown in eyelet cotton with a splash of color

The straps are softly gathered where they join the bodice to cap the shoulders, the blue in the bodice is framed in an optional lace that would trim the neck and below the bodice (hence my hatch marks), the skirt is full, and then the train is either dip-dyed (as painted) or enhanced with a godet insert that adds fullness to the back.

Est Price: $275 (heirloom quality sewing)

A Bustle Skirt

Cotton twill, historical inspiration from about 1880 (shown with black corset for effect). Est. Price $40

The Sundress that wants to be a Wedding Gown when it grows up

This dress didn't want to stay simple, and insisted on being more sophisticated than I had any notion it would be -- and so here it is.. Soft cotton, lined bodice. Est. price: $75

LBS: Long Black Skirt, an essential for every lady

This skirt is about five years old now and looks just as lovely now as it did when these pictures were taken three years ago. And it goes with everything -- possibly the best winter wear I've ever made. Cost: $priceless

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