Student Job Shadow, Kylie Fulk

Student Kylie Fulk chose me to job shadow. I was so pleased to talk about my work and learn about Kylie's ambition. Kylie is a self taught costume maker. she enjoys sewing and continues to improve her skill. But what Kylie really wants to do is become a makeup artist in the entertainment industry. We talked about what training and experience she would need inorder to realize this goal. It was a pleasure having her visit.

Men's Fashion Discussion on podcast

I found this great free flowing discussion on men's fashion between Alton Brown and Sid Mashburn on the Alton Browncast. They cover the business of men's fashion, suit construction, Hollywood icons, America fashion themes, dress codes, casualization of the workforce, a real gentlemen's club and proper fit. It's a brilliant stream of conversation and education. Check out this podcast.

Halloween Costumes

These costumes are modeled after Japanese comic characters of which my kids are fond. The sailor and dragon slayer costumes are both made from a double knit. I drafted both patterns. I also included pictures of the characters which the kids provided when they asked for these costumes.

Sheer Bolero Jacket

This a sheer bolero jacket I made for my daughter recently.

Ballet Tutu

When I worked at Ballet Met in Columbus, Oh, right out of college, I was able to experience how real tutus are made. 20 years later, I am now making one for a very young cousin. I used a pair of pink stretch shorts as my foundation garment. Then graded the netting and staggered each layer two inches apart. Each layer is also connected and stabilized to the next layer with a crochet thread tag. Smallest layers are underneath to create a foundation and lift for the longest layers on top. It was a time consuming project, but a pleasure to remember the process of tutu making!

Wedding bustle

This is a lovely one point bustle I created for a bride recently.

Homecoming alterations

These are two tiny dresses I saw at homecoming. They were both too small to fit on my dress form. The black one required bodice work and a pencil style skirt. The other just a halter strap.

Tie made to match dress

This dress required a hem but not from the lower edge. I shortened the dress from the horizontal skirt seam. This preserved the scalloped edge at the skirt bottom. My client asked for a tie to match the dress from the hem remnant which I was able to create.

Organization and furniture move improves work space.

I recently rearranged and organized my work space. It is a pleasure to sew in this environment.

Proper fit

I found this great website outlining the fit standards for Men's business wear. I had color print diagrams made for references. Very helpful! I found them www.realmenrealfit.com

Regency Ball Costume

Kipten and I went to a Regency Ball on Put in Bay Island celebrating the Battle of Lake Erie of the War of 1812. I created my costume using an empire waist stretchy top. Then added a burnout sheer over lay skirt with matching sleeves. It was a quick way to get a regency costume. My son is dressed as a Navy Sea Cadet and his unit helped with the set up of the ball.

Christmas Elves

These cute elves came from a customer who wanted the names of their grandchildren on the elf hats. I stitched on name tags. A fun easy project, cute enough to share.