Just a Hat

Finished jacket at the critique

The beautiful Rachel wearing the jacket at the critique.  The 'jacket' side is up with the vest side forming the hem  with double welt pockets inside the arm hole. The closure is hand bound button holes with large snaps sewn behind them and it snaps shut on both the vest side and the jacket side.  The fit is boxy with an intentional awkwardness to the proportions.

Pinned together jacket

This is the jacket pinned together with the vest half up.  When it is turned upside down this will be the hem.  Also notice the view from our studio windows.  I know I complain about the insane architecture at DAAP but I have to admit that I have fallen a little bit in love with it too.

Tailoring Project

Pad stitching and basting for my tailored jacket takes hours and looks like amazing chicken scratch.  Too bad that it will all be hidden inside the jacket forever.  My jacket has two lapels, one on the top and one on the bottom, so I got the joy of doing everything twice.

Cincinnati Magazine article

The article is finally out.  Writer Kari Wethington did a great job of not making me sound too ridiculous.  And the clothes are selling like hot cakes.

Repurposed fabrics project for Suki

In conjunction with the boutique Suki I have created a line of clothing made from repurposed fabrics for the in-store brand goose.  The collection was inspired by menswear, especially the classic  colors and patterns found in neck ties.  My materials came from out of date vintage clothing, which is one of my favorite mediums.

These are some of the first photos of the garments and the first time I have seen many of these pieces on a person. The 'persons' here are my beautiful friends Andrea and Milan.   Stayed tuned for more updates as the collection progresses.

Summer Sewing...

A new lining for an old friend




More canvas grocery bags for friends and family

Product for Etsy