Walk With Me Free-Motion Embroidery Dress

By |2025-05-12T15:10:22-04:00May 12th, 2025|1950s Style Fashion, Art made by Tracy McElfresh, Arts and Crafts, Costume Fashion Art Exhibits, Sewing Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized|

I use a regular sewing machine to do free-motion embroidery. Most people don’t realize this and when they hear “embroidery,” their immediate ask is what kind of embroidery machine do I have. “I don’t,” I say excitedly, “I am painting with thread on my sewing machine!”

I was gifted a half-finished wrap skirt with beautiful artwork […]

Dressmakers Year in Review

By |2023-12-26T06:14:52-05:00December 26th, 2023|Costumes, Fashion Dress Replicas, Formal Wear, Heirloom Sewing, Uncategorized|

My life is far from perfect, let’s just say I have a lot going on like everyone. Perhaps all of this making is my escape. I am so very grateful for all of these privileges and experiences 2023 has brought me. What a great year for growth! And it wasn’t just work – it was […]

23rd Annual, The View, Juried Landscape Exhibition

By |2017-06-06T13:20:31-04:00May 30th, 2017||

Come see my beer can dress, “Fish Bait” in person and many other artist in this expedition.

Copy and pasted from the main event’s Facebook page,

“The View” is a juried exhibition for artists living in Ohio and working in all media. This year, 82 artists submitted 238 pieces, from which the juror, Andrea Benedict Starkey, chose […]

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