The museum curator at Buckingham Palace arranges this magnificent gown’s skirt for the exhibition. Ever since Princess Catherine stepped out of the car and onto …
The Edwardian “Anne of Avonlea” Blouse
Ever since the first time I watched “Anne of Avonlea“, I knew I wanted to wear some “Anne Shirley” costumes! There is something so refreshing about …
“Liesl’s Dancing Dress” for an Anniversary!
~Liesl’s Dancing Dress for an Anniversary~ A customer bought the Liesl dress pattern to make a dress for the anniversary Mass and evening of celebrations of the …
How to Make Butterick 4790 Look Like the Pattern Cover
Hello Ladies! I am excited to share some pictures of a vintage 1950s dress I’ve been wanting to sew for months! This 50s style dress …
An Original Sound of Music Costume on Display – Maria’s Striped Carriage Dress
In June of 2011, Debbie Reynolds auctioned off her impressive collection of film memorabilia which included numerous “Sound of Music” costumes from the 1965 production. …

How to Make a Seam Lay Flat – The Foolproof Method for Perfect Seams
Perfectly pressed seams will make all the difference in making your garments look professionally made. When I was learning to sew, my Parisian-trained sewing instructor …