Bohemian Wedding Dress with Simple Shapes

By |2018-08-13T07:30:55-04:00August 13th, 2018|1930s Style Fashion, Tracy Designs Dresses, Uncategorized|

I am about to blow your mind with this simple and glamorous dress. Most garments are made up of shapes. This 1930s gown looks like a fancy Bohemian wedding dress although it’s really made up of one tube, one rectangle and two circle shapes.

The Shapes. I like to start with cutting out everything larger. […]

Kaftan Dress Wedding

By |2018-03-26T06:31:51-04:00March 26th, 2018|1970s Style Fashion, Formal Wear, Today's Fashion, Tracy Designs Dresses, Uncategorized|

I hear the Kaftan Dress is all the rage in Italy. I’m not surprised by this at all because this style can really hit a wide range of beautiful looks and they are so comfortable. I love that 1970s inspired flow during movement. I was more than happy when Stephanie called and asked me to […]

Don’t Do This, The Good, Bad and Ugly! Active Wear Pants

By |2018-03-05T07:55:53-05:00March 5th, 2018|Today's Fashion|

Why are pants so hard to make fit on what would seem to be the most normal bodies? It’s because we are solving the mysteries of the crotch oddities. Measurements for crotch ease, lets just say CURVES, full bottom extensions and being a short woman does not make it any easier. Every year for the […]

Basics Refresher at Rosewood Art Centre w/Tracy McElfresh

By |2017-12-11T13:20:36-05:00December 11th, 2017||

Age 12+ Want to get motivated to start sewing again? This class is just what you need to help you succeed in sewing. We go over threading, bobbins, tension, accessories, trouble shooting, stitches and practice exercises. Registration starts Dec. 4th Must call Rosewood to register 937-296-0294

Knit Flower Head Bands at Rosewood Art Centre w/Tracy McElfresh

By |2017-12-11T13:21:48-05:00December 11th, 2017||

Age 10 and up Supplies Students are to bring 5-10 large flowers of their choice. Want to learn how to make your own big flower head bands like the artist Frida Kahlo wore? In this class we will learn how to make a simple knit headband on a sewing machine and then hand stitch using the back stitch techniques. Registration starts Dec. 4th Must call Rosewood to register 937-296-0294

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