Working with pattern designers to get patterns to market isn’t something I’d set out to do. It’s one of those doors that opened because of other work that I’d been doing, and it’s been a really fun surprise. I love collaborative effort! That’s not new – working together with Adrianna is what got us both…
The Lazy Girls’ Guide to Making a Ball Gown
My husband and I went to the Marine Corps Ball this year (we’re not affiliated with the Marines in any way, but they invite lowly civilians like us, so that’s pretty nice. It’s a fun opportunity to get really dressed up and scrape the dried-up layer off the top of your only lipstick and dig…
Casual Fridays, Princess-Style
My girls were invited to a Princess birthday party and were encouraged to wear their royal attire. I knew the party was going to be outdoors, near a playground, and it was likely to be 95 degrees. So instead of putting them in those stretch velvet polyester numbers, which get torn off within 5 minutes…
A Bright New Star in the World of Fashion Design: Introducing Alea
We know blogland is full of promising fashion designers. And there are plenty of bloggers who specialize in revealing them. We aren’t going to be shifting the focus of crafterhours for an extended period of time, but for today, we had to introduce you to a fresh-faced new designer with vision. She’s creative. Thoughtful. Detailed….