Vintage Redesign
This gown is silk charmeuse with an insert of silk tulle netting. The bride also had me create a custom gown for their rehearsal dinner.
Vintage Redesign
I redesigned this gown, which was originally made by the bride's grandmother. The train was created with extra fabric.
Vintage Redesign
On this vintage gown, I cut out the entire back section to make a keyhole, then embellished it with a lace edge.
Vintage/Custom Redesign
This is a 1930s slipper satin gown that had sleeves and a very long train. I took off the sleeves and cut down the neckline, retaining the smocking, and custom made a jacket using the original sleeves from the dress and the large train. The hand braided trim was originally on the dress which I then applied to the jacket.
— "Wearing it was like a dream - I never wanted to take it off...."
— "Wearing it was like a dream - I never wanted to take it off...."
Silver Beaded 1920's Dress Restoration
This 20's beaded dress was restored and embellished with custom-made flowers. The rotted skirt was replaced with pleated metallic silk.