small town frocks

This project has evolved from month to month… lots of things have been learned, and like anything once you start to learn you realize how little you actually know… which is humbling but a true gift.

The first six frocks were created out of fabric that I found or was gifted to me… the designs came from the fabric and whatever was inspiring me at the time. I tried to be varied in styles and skills used. It was amazingly fun and helped me to embrace my passion… I spent nearly a decade removed from the fashion industry and really civilization in general. I was bushed, and it was hard to get back to myself. I needed to gain confidence and meet people and share…

I am so in love with sewing and designing… and always have been. I knew that I was going to be a designer from a young age… I learned to sew when I was 11 because I figured I would need the skill to be able to take my piles of sketches and designs and turn them in to reality… Oh how I wish I still had that sketch of the rainbow dress with matching shoes and accessories ;) I do also have two young daughters that need to be fed, sheltered, and educated… and that takes money. So, I have gained the confidence and the realization that I need to return to my original training and love… Bridal and Special Occasion Gowns… So the next six months will be focussed on creating a small line of Specialty Gowns… I look forward to sharing this process with you.

Thank you for all your support so far!

This project is really about learning something new every day and raising the bar always…

I took the month of August off… well as much as a single mom can. I sat on the beach, I swam, I rode my bike… I thought about what I was going to do with the rest of my life… or at least the next year. And here’s what I decided…

I am going to make a {gown} every month for the next year… 12 gowns in all… A nice amount to have a little show and drink some champagne at the end of it. It’s also an opportunity to showcase my dressmaking skills and offer my services to brides and grads and anyone else who fancies a fancy frock.

There are some parameters…

~only locally available supplies (I do love the reLove)

~they have to be fabulous

~they have to challenge me… creatively and technically.

~I need to branch out and connect with other local creative types… photographers, artists, models, stylists, circus performers… et al.