2025 Year in Review

By |2025-12-12T16:39:11-05:00December 12th, 2025|Art made by Tracy McElfresh, Dressmakers Year in Review, Fashion Dress Replicas|

As I look back on the year, that isn’t even fully over with, it’s very apparent how loved and privileged I am. I have tons of free fabric, endless sewing friends, good health and the spare time to enjoy it all.

Awards

My biggest accomplishment was right here, this blog! I won two separate awards. Best Seamstress […]

Handmade Halloween from the Closet Shop

By |2018-10-23T17:59:16-04:00October 22nd, 2018|1920s Style Fashion, 1970s Style Fashion, Costumes|

Some people may find it hard to make time to create their own Halloween costume. I recommend that you consider “shopping your closet” and simply making outerwear that can be worn as everyday wear.

Some clothing that you may already own can be used for costumes – like a flapper, Mary Poppins, a […]

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