Charlie Bones Inc. Photoshoot!!

I'm thrilled to be able to share some shots from a recent photoshoot with Sweet Carousel Corsetry, shot by the fabulous Charlie Bones Inc.

I was contacted by the model to make a little something to go with her corset for the shoot - and I think that despite never seeing the corset in person it was a great color match! And an adorable tricorn!

Click here to see more shots, and view the item on my Etsy page!

Strawberry Shortcake Pillbox!

I'm up in Washington visiting family and going to my partner's sister's wedding - Lot's of summer fun around here!

In honor of the season, the Burlesque Etsy Team of which I am a member hosted a summer challenge, and I created an adorable Strawberry Shortcake pillbox hat!

I think it turned out really cute! Proper photos to come soon!

Steven Jones Millinery Competition

Vote for me! Ok, so I may be 500 votes away from being in the top 10, but I'd love it if you could vote for my hat in the Steven Jones Vogue UK Millinery Competition - the winner would receive a 2 week internship with the man himself! Swoon!! I've got a few other friends with their hats in the ring, so take a trip over and check out the great creations!

NxNW Fashion Competition

I'm so excited to announce that I'm a finalist for the NxNW Fashion Competition, hosted by the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle, WA! Charged to design a garment or accessory, where Nordic past influences the future, I created two beautiful companion hats. Pictures and design concept to come, but please wish me luck as two lucky winners will receive a trip to Iceland, and a pass to an amazing fashion event! Cross your fingers!

Painting by Richard Barham

Blog Feature - Millinery Marvels

I'm honored to have been featured in the craft blog "Elephunk's Trunk", in their Millinery Marvels series. Please click here to read it!

Miss Indigo Blue Treasury Challenge

As a Washington native, I'm very proud of the newly crowned Miss Exotic World, Miss Indigo Blue from Seattle! The Burlesque Etsy team, of which I am a member, has hosted a challenge for Miss Indigo Blue inspired designs, and we're honored to have the Queen herself be our judge!

Click here to see the treasury, with all the competing items!

Click here to see my brand new mini-tricorn!!

Wish me luck, as she'll be reviewing the entries this weekend!

Dress for Lara

I just finished this dress for Lara, which is made out of some gorgeous Nigerian blockprint cotton she gave to me to re-purpose. Well, I almost finished it, because it still needs its zipper, which I'll pick up next time I'm at a fabric store!

This is the fabric and it's finishing from before - I wish I had snapped a photo of the actual dress! It would have been a great before and after!

I used Vogue pattern #8469, which I had gotten on impulse during at 10 patterns for $10 sale at JoAnns. It's in their "Very Easy Vogue" line, and I thought it was simple and straightforward in it's construction. There's a bit of handsewing, though, in the slip-stitching of the midriff lining and armhole lining, so it took a bit longer than I had expected.

I ended up using some seafoam lining I had on hand, and I think it makes for a cute color combination. Since the cotton is so stiff, I used a really lightweight woven interfacing on the midriff.

Used my new double needle for the first time!! Two needles, two spools, one bobbin - easy and a clean finish! What's not to love?!

I'm looking forward to putting the zipper in, and giving the dress to Lara - though really I just can't wait for her to wear it!

I have a new hat being photographed by Charlie Bones this weekend, and I'm so looking forward to seeing the images!!! And of course, sharing them with you.

Happy Fourth of July!