It’s rare when a project this amazing falls into your lap. I got a call from a girl named Isabelle back in April. She said she had a friend who was looking to have a costume made for comi con in Chicago. She couldn’t take on the job herself and was looking for another seamstress…
So, this time last year, Coco Coquette was putting together a new show, 12 Ways to End the World. I ended up signing on a wee bit late in the game. I was in the middle of a massive restoration project (which ended up in a museum (more on that later, hopefully not a year…
I happened to be thinking about Riley, my burlesque client, the other day. I have a lovely framed piece of her work in my studio. Low and behold, she called today asking if I had some time to stitch up some costumes. YES! Just when I thought my Summer would be void of rhinestones and…
In late March the ladies of Vintage Vivant announced that due to various life happenings they would be going on hiatus from the monthly format. How fitting to make the last event theme “Titanic”. April was the 100th anniversary of the ship sinking. Here’s a picture of myself and some of the other people that…
For those of you who know me, you know that I often whip up some themed outfit to wear for an event, wear it once, and pass it on. Well, this outfit was worn TWO times. Gatsby party in January and then Vintage Vivant a week ago. Most of the materials were sourced from the…
I am a bit behind on posting my projects. On the left is my costume for Superhero Soul Night at Gypsy House Party. Back in August, I was hanging out with some friends when the theme was proposed. Hmm… Black Superheroes… I could have gone with Storm from X-men (the comic version with the mohawk)“ …
I am working with Ms. Do Right on a new outfit. She wanted a flamenco style skirt in a bright color to do a bull-fighter style striptease. “ I know I could have made a skirt but I didn’t have the time or energy. I added it to my thrifting list and went on with life. …
Last post for the evening. So,Vintage Vivant was supposed to be on vacation for July. Then, out of the blue it was back on with a Love on the Left bank theme. I had no clue what I was going to wear. Then I decided to do what the French did best. Lacy underthings. I…
I am playing catch up now that I have a functioning computer with a big monitor. I posted something on Storyville back in May but I neglected to post pictures of my finished project. I was able to reproduce an envelope chemise out of some cotton that I cut off a maxi length sundress…
I was reminded that I needed to post the rest of my burlesque tale after the most recent episode of Project Runway where Olivier asks what double D’s are. Seriously? I thought that all men, gay and straight knew what they the were. I see a lot of boobs. It’s part of the job description. …