Project Description
I have created so many one-of-a-kind day dresses. It is hard to keep track of them all. I truly have a passion for making things of the past and fashion history. I am not able to take any custom requests at this time. If you need alterations please contact us.
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- 1940s WWII inspired Dress, Modeling Leslie Ruby Randall and photo taken by Sharon Elaine Photography
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- 1960s A line Dress
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- 1950s skating dress modeling is Mary Katherine Burnside and photo taken by Bruce Soifer
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- Doris Day inspired dress
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- Father knows best inspired school girl dress, photo by Shanna Ramsey Modeling is Amanda Rea
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- 1960s Chiffon Caftan
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- 1940s inspired feedback dress
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- 1960s Sheath dress
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- Billie Holiday 1930s inspired dress
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- Day dress made after Flordia Architecture
Owner at Tracy's Sewing Studio
Tracy McElfresh is an alterations and fit specialist, Kettering Arts Council member, and Kettering resident. Tracy has a skillset built from multigenerational roots in the sewing and garment industries. Operating out of a studio located inside Rosewood Art Centre she provides alterations, garment design (including a strong passion for swimwear), formal and casual dressmaking, and sewing classes. Tracy founded a meetup group in 2014 called the Dayton Garment Designers Meet Up that is open to all newcomers at any skill level. In her free time, she is an avid writer and blogger and was a recognized award winner in 2018 as having one of the Best Dressmaker Blogs on the Planet from Blogspot. You can follow her work on Facebook and Instagram at TracySews.
Latest posts by Tracy McElfresh (see all)
- Selling on Etsy and what you need to know! - September 16, 2026
- Don’t fall for the spaghetti strap trap! Formal trends and not for everyone! - September 14, 2026
- Memories @cincyartmuseum with @rileystreetmerchants @joy2sew @katiestafiniak seeing @yayoi._.kusama - September 13, 2026