wedding dresses

As you already know, I spent two years in fashion school. To culminate our final year, we put on a fashion show. I designed 5 wedding dresses and two bridesmaid dresses. It may not seem like a lot, but considering I didn't know how to sew much more than a straight line when I started, I was quite proud. I designed, created patterns for, made the garments in just one semester...and I was even pregnant at the end. I was exhausted, but it was fantastic. James Edward was the photographer for the show, and he loved my gowns so much, he asked to do a photo shoot. I gave him two of my garments and here is what ensued (keep in mind that I didn't get to fit the models, so the dresses aren't tailored to them, but rather my dress form):

so it begins

All I wanted to do when I grew up was be a teacher. So I went to school, studied Spanish, and then taught English in Prague. Makes sense, right? My parents didn't think so either. Well, I eventually did move to Texas (still working on why???) and taught Spanish, but it only lasted for a year. Then I decided to go to fashion school. What? If you know me at all, you know that my general wardrobe consists of jeans and t-shirts, with hooded sweatshirts in the winter when it gets cold. But I still felt like it was right, so I enrolled at the local community college and started a month or so after getting married.

I decided to work at JoAnn Fabrics (barf) my first semester of school so I could learn all about fabric. And I did learn some. But I also learned how ignorant people can be. I'll probably have something to say on that later. The best thing I learned is to NEVER pay full price at JoAnn's. And just because it's on sale does NOT mean you should buy it. I admit, I was a sucker for that a few times, though. Clearance fabric at JoAnn's is generally not a good idea. I know you can occasionally find a winner...but those occasions are few and far between.

Anyway, after two years of fashion school (thanks El Centro!) I am still here in Texas. And now I've got a baby boy. His name is Luke, and he rocks. But my sewing room is now his bedroom, which makes my craftiness a little more challenging. However, it is such a part of me, that I can't stop doing it. And I miss teaching. So I want this blog to be my classroom, my motivator, my challenge. My goal is to sew all the fabric that I have, and tell stories along the way. I might throw in some random crafts or recipes too. I hope you enjoy this adventure!