The finished Balenciaga floral twill travel coat is everything I hoped it would be: bold, functional, and ready for adventure. Designed with an open neckline …
Outerwear
Technicolor Dream Coat – Part 3
Do I have pictures of the cutting, heck no because I dove right in! Beneath the kaleidoscope of florals and bold seams, the Technicolor Dream …
Technicolor Dream Coat – Part 2
Cutting With Courage (and Snacks)There’s something both thrilling and terrifying about cutting into your mockup fabric. My coping mechanism? A generous glass of red and …
Hearts of Gold Part 6 – She Pretty!
I was so happy with the decision to alter the design. It was going to look so chic with a pair of jeans or the …
Hearts of Gold Part 5 – Change of Design
As written in previous posts, I have really enjoyed slowing down and taking care of what I’m doing with this project. I have found myself …
Hearts of Gold Part 3 – Heat, Steam & Pressure
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 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 …