Tag: re-made

Starting Over: A Dress Gets Rebuilt

Those that know me will not be surprised that I get out of the ordinary requests pretty frequently. I’m the seamstress/prop maker/logistics co-ordinator that takes on things others might run from. This was fairly easy comparatively but still required some … Read More

Before & After: A Dress Remodel

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

Cork board makeovers!

Whilst recently working at a local theatre, the dressing rooms were being renovated and re-painted. The small cork boards on each door for posting messages and labelling each with the names of actors were being replaced with new ones. The … Read More

Projects of 2012: Sewing

There were fewer sewing related projects this year as compared to others. I was doing more stage management and lots of new apartment fixing, cleaning and organizing. Here are the hightlights:     Plan for 2013 is to work on … Read More

The Mini Schiaparelli Sweater

This year I became an Auntie again – this time it was a niece! Now I have one of each…   I’ve made it my goal since she is a) girl and b) born on Valentines Day to avoid giving … Read More