Disney Park’s Dress Replica – Alice In Wonderland Costume with Extra Embellishment
Ta-da! It’s another version of an Alice dress! Custom made, based off a certain Alice dress from the Disney Parks. Look at the lovely Mikayla in her custom dress. Doesn’t she look perfect?! Follow her Disney journey @mikidisneybounds ∨ The original costume. ∨ And now, some progress photos! • The Apron • 10 Pieces Pack Triangle Tailor’s Chalk […]
Circle Skirt Hems – Tips & Tricks
For some reason I decided to make a petticoat with all circle skirts…Why? I don’t know! They’re absolutely my least favorite thing to hem, and in general, to work with! You know, it makes sense when you think about the mathematics involved. Even if it’s only a 1/8″ hem, the circumference is larger on the […]
Another Narnia Dress Recreation…
A few years after my first 10-seconds-of-screen-time Narnia dress, I was commissioned to create Lucy’s coronation dress from the 10-second scene! 🙂 First Susan, now it’s Lucy’s turn! If you don’t remember it…well, even if you just watched it yesterday, I’m not sure these dresses would be remembered. That is, unless the beauty of them struck […]
Where it All Started – Living My Dream – Narnia Costume Replica
I was thirteen. I had a dream. That’s how it began.When watching the second The Chronicles of Narnia movie; Price Caspian, I fell in love with one of Susan’s many gowns. I don’t know why, but the gown that started my dream had a screen time of about 10 seconds. This wasn’t only the beginning […]
1860’s Work Dress – Civil War Era – Homespun Fabric from JoAnns
Yup, that’s right; I used fabric from JoAnns! There was an upcoming Civil War Reenactment in my area. I needed a work dress. I was at JoAnns. I made a purchase! Looking back, I wish I had chosen a larger checked fabric. From a distance, the dress looks, well to be honest, like mush! It’s […]
Ella’s Work Dress – Cinderella 2015 – Costume Study
“To be seen as we truly are, is the biggest risk we will ever take. Will we be enough as we really are?” ~ Cinderella As you may know, I’ve been interested in the costumes of Cinderella for over three years. In those years, I’ve done hours of research trying to find detail photos and […]
A Hollywood Worthy Gown – Edwardian Walking Dress
I am going to tell you a story. A story that I though I’d never tell. Not because it’s bad, but because I thought I’d never have this amazing experience. Three years ago I awoke. After completing my morning routine, I checked my inbox; an Etsy order awaited me! Briefly looking over the order, I […]