Dior and Deppari
I have a confession. I am obsessed with pattern-making. It’s like working a puzzle except the pieces can be formed into one thing and then cut, rearranged and turned into […]
Mamma Mia: Here I Go Again
Mamma mia! I used a lot of math to draft the Vionnet skirt I mentioned in my previous post. Here is my journey in creating what looks like just a […]
Mamma Mia: Here I go
My daughter and I had a girls’ weekend and enjoyed watching Mamma Mia 2. We were both mesmerized by the colors, costuming, and scenery in the movie which takes place […]
Anatomy of a Couture Skirt
“Couture clothes keep the imprint of the love that created them. Those that have been preserved all have a kind of grace, due to the care and inspiration that went […]
Goodbye fast fashion, Hello couture skirt
When I first learned to sew, I made a skirt. It was loose, unlined, flimsy and just like all the other cheap skirts in my closet. I spent many years […]
