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06/05/2026

Upcycled top: 1st fitting & your input please!

When enlarging a dress or top, I usually do at least one fitting to make sure that it falls nicely. Especially in the case of a top that has boning like this one where it’s important to fit it to the body.

At this stage, I didn’t like how the bottom of the bodice fell so I opened the side seams and decided it’s best to redo that bottom panel to double the original size.

Now for the final touches, what do you think? Should I reattach the beaded ribbon or leave it as is? Comment below or go to my stories and vote for your favorite option.

05/29/2026

Part 1 of my re/design process for an Upcycled Eaveninwear dress into a fabulous top

Grad Banquet is in 8 days, will I pull it off?!

Stay tuned!

Also, thank you for the inspo

05/22/2026

Upcycled Quilt Coat #4

this is my latest quilt coat design, which is a button-down shirt, collar and shirt, cuff oversized coat. This star works really well if you have a quilt with a uniform texture or a solid color.

I look forward to seeing you tomorrow and Sunday and introduce my studio and the services that I offer when it comes to alterations, redesign and custom pieces.

05/22/2026

Upcycled Quilt Coat #3

for this design, I leaned into the cocoon look of the 1920s and made the back much longer than the front. This coat which will be for sale this weekend is made from an upcycled honeycomb hand stitched green quilt, and the other side is a dusty rose brocade.

05/22/2026

Upcycled Quilt Coat #2

This oversized coat with a mock neck collar is a great design if you want to upcycle a quilt that has a beautiful complementary reverse side.

Come try it on tomorrow and Sunday to see if this is the style for you. But stay tuned, I still have 2 more designs to share with you

Can you guess what season is upon us?When I entered my studio this morning, it felt like I had crossed intro another wor...
05/14/2026

Can you guess what season is upon us?

When I entered my studio this morning, it felt like I had crossed intro another world. Bridgerton’s modiste’s atelier to be more precise.

To my clients who have pieces with me, I thank you for your patience as I prioritize making sure the graduating class of 2026 feel like the princes and princesses that they are for Banquet coming up in the next 3 weeks.

If your son or daugthter needs a last minute fitting, please contact me and we’ll make sure they look their best for the big event.

05/13/2026

Fit of the Day: Upcycled Top available in Studio

The next few videos will showcase some of my ready-made pieces that will be available for sale in my studio during the Bowen Arts Tour which is happening on May 23 and 24th. I am Hub no.9

Here is an upcycled sweater, hand stitched with a feather stitch embroidery detail, worn with my upcycled barrel jeans.

Mark your calendars for next weekend, it’s going to be a wonderful event!

05/07/2026

Happily surprised to discover the structure of this year’s Costume Institute’s exhibition “Costume Art” and it’s spotlight on different body types, including the disabled Body. Have a listen to Sinéad Burke, one of this year’s co-chairs of the Met Gala (looking beyond the negative publicity surrounding the event here) who I’ve followed for nearly a decade now as a fashion influencer, talking about the importance of visibility and representation of the disabled body in fashion

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Suit alterations are not unlike surgery. Albeit on a smaller impact scale
05/06/2026

Suit alterations are not unlike surgery. Albeit on a smaller impact scale

Thank you Alex Kurial of Bowen Island Undercurrent for the wonderful article. Go to the website to read up on where my l...
05/04/2026

Thank you Alex Kurial of Bowen Island Undercurrent for the wonderful article. Go to the website to read up on where my love of style and sustainability stems from.

Photo credit: Valentyna Gabinyetova

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