That moment in your project when you can put it on a hanger or your dress form…. Then reality sets in when A, you look …
Hearts of Gold Part 2, Interfacing
Getting over fusible interfacing… The level of anxiety over pattern placement for cutting gives me anxiety and next in line is my inner struggle with …
Hearts of Gold Part One
Anytime I find myself in New Orleans, one must-stop is Promenade Fine Fabrics (PFF) on St. Charles. This place is a treasure trove. During a …
Old School Part 2, The Vest Explosion
One of my last posts featured the start of a new design based on Black Snail Patterns, 1890s Ladies Vest. I fell in love with …
Old Site, New Journey
I can’t believe how much time I let slip since my last post. Lingering effects of 2020 perhaps. Or just too focused on sewing as …
Old School
While I don’t go for 100% historical accuracy, I do hold historical techniques in high regard. withe the help of Black Snail Patterns, I am …
Fabric 2
Fabric is my weakness. What can I say? Almost every time I travel, or go to my local high end fabric shop, I NEVER walk …
Insanity 2
Insanity is what I predict for post-COVID celebrations. While this year is subdued, I am so inspired by the ingenuity of Yardi Gras going on …
Huge Thanks
Massive thanks to Stacey @atomiccheesecake Studios who continues to inspire me. She’s a total Boss who is successfully running her dream business. #vvcdesigns #corsetry #corsets …
Fabric Is My Weakness
Fabric is my weakness. What can I say? Almost every time I travel, or go to my local high end fabric shop, I NEVER walk …