Re-creating the iconic dress from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes In late 2019, my fave pin up client Ms. Evie* Assault, came to me with a very special commission request. She had been working towards becoming a Marilyn Monroe impersonator and wanted … Read More
A thematic Throwback for this All Hallows Eve, since I have not had time lately to blog recent projects. This wedding party attire is on the site already, but buried in the Punk Faerie Productions (my former business name) archives. … Read More
Gosh it’s hard to believe that I’ve let this site lapse so terribly. The facts are these: I have been pretty busy. Especially with custom sewing work which is awesome and something I have been wanting to establish more. However, … Read More
Trusted with the very special task of transforming a family heirloom dress, I proceeded with caution. Once I had cut into it, there was only one chance to get it right. Additionally, this was the fastest turnaround on a custom … Read More
Recently a theatre colleague came to me with a proposal. She was in possession of her Grandmamére’s wedding gown from 1949 and wanted to use it to make her own. With full permission of family members (and having different proportions than the … Read More
For many months now there has been a post lingering in the drafts about some of the themed ensembles I’ve made myself for various events. For several reasons, it may never come to light on the blog, so I’ve decided … Read More
I have a long unfinished (both in length and time since I started writing it) blog post about all of the themed outfits I’ve made for myself – mostly for dance parties as it turns out. Unfortunately I attended a … Read More
This summer I was hired to create garments for two very different wedding parties. This group was something out of the ordinary for most bridal parties so of course I jumped on it. I built the bride’s c. 1490s gown … Read More
Just thought I’d share an awesome cache of vintage patterns I came across today. Lots of kids stuff which I hope to make for the little people in my life and some great adult patterns too. It’s getting rarer that … Read More
One of my favourite things to do is to take a piece with potential and make it work. In this case I was gifted this crinkle rayon dress with a collared neckline, princess seams and a great print. Sadly it … Read More