Dayton Garment Designers Meet Up January Meeting
Dayton Garment Designers Meet Up January Meeting
The Keys to Defining Success
My Secrets to Turning My Hobby Job into a Success
The first year I went into business I got a good bit of negative feedback. People would say, “Good luck with that” or “Good luck with your business” and “People actually pay you to make clothing?” My favorite though, “If there’s ever a zombie apocalypse your […]
Interview w/Professional Costume Designer, Ayn Wood
I got a chance to speak with Ayn Wood about her amazing work, what inspires her and if she is living her dreams. Here’s what she has to say.
Please tell us about what you do and who you are?
My business cards used to say AestheticallyPromiscuous: Eclectic Trappings for those Predestined to Thrive in Obscurity. Not much […]
In search of Handmade Troy, Ohio
Jeffrey and I rode our bicycles, lightly packed for an overnight, in search of handmade to the town of Troy, Ohio. The cycling was gorgeous as we moved alongside the river on the Great Miami River Recreational Trail. A thirty mile ride almost entirely on the bike path. I love a short trip that has […]
Fancy Dance Dress Round Up
It is festival season and that means DANCING!
What’s more fun than a glow in the dark dress with fluorescent snaps to dance in?
Now, don’t let this dress fool you. The design is just as […]
Spring into Strawberry Season
We know how to celebrate the spring strawberry harvest around here! My motto is, every event, holiday and special occasion is dress making time!
The Fabric.
I love a challenge and while on our road trip to Ann Arbor I found this beautiful fabric called, Flower, Strawberry and Panda by Cotton Kobayashi. The fabric was imported from Japan and […]
Interview w/ Fairy Godmother Creations, Liane Wagner
Owned by Liane Wangner, Fairy Godmother is a successful local sewing business that specializes in repurposing family memories into new family heirlooms. Liane and her staff will take items like wedding dresses and make them into christening gowns, teddy bears, Christmas tree skirts and all kinds of things. You should check out what she does […]
Let’s Get Trashy by Tracy McElfresh
I was born into a long line of family junkers. Today, I am proud to say it taught me to be resourceful and creative. I am honored to share some personal trash to treasure with you!
Finding some old junk in the garage, sewing room or literal trash that you do not have to buy and […]