Artist, maker and emerging fashion designer
I’ve spent years learning to make things. Now I’m learning to design them.
This is where I document the experiments, discoveries, challenges, and decisions along the way.
The Journey
Where I Started
Years of making, design education, and a growing body of work.
Where I’m Headed
Becoming a clothing designer. I don’t expect that to happen overnight.
How I’m Getting There
Instead of getting a PhD, I decided to give myself one.
What I’m Documenting
Not just what I learn. How my eye and judgment develop.
Why I choose a particular shape
What I notice in a historical garment
How fabric changes an idea
How I translate an idea into a pattern
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Introducing A New Journey
You all know I’ve been sewing for a while. If you’re new here, I’ve written several posts in my journal about the garments I’ve…
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Creating Stylish Anoraks: My Fall Jacket Journey
Can you believe it’s fall already! It’s almost time to wear a fall jacket. Fortunately, Anita by Design‘s make of a McCall’s anorak M6531…
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Creating the Perfect Bethany Skirt: A Guide
The Bethany Skirt It’s Winter, and I’ve gotten to wear my Bethany Skirt a couple of times this month. The Bethany Skirt pattern was…
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Sewing with Brocade: Tips for the Bobbi Bomber Jacket
Brocade: gorgeous to wear, classes up any setting, challenging to sew. Ask me how I know!
The Work So Far
My fashion work and evolving design practice.
Want to Come Along?
If you’re interested in the experiments, discoveries, challenges, and decisions as they happen, this is the easiest way to stay connected.
