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Costumes have been a big part of my
life. As long as I can remember,
dressing up was one of my favorite
things to do. I had a huge trunk with a
lovely assortment of old clothes, wigs
and accessories that my mother had put
together. Growing up, she often made my
clothes (the explanation behind
childhood photos of me in different
outfits made of the same pink fabric
with little white hearts on it...) and
always made me my Halloween costumes.
She taught me the basics of sewing at a
young age and always encouraged me to do
crafty things. When I was twelve, she told me I was old enough to
make my own costumes, so I did. Ever since, my
passion for making costumes has kept growing. |
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I have
dabbled in many different crafts, each one
somehow related to my costume-making. I like
beading, and sculpting and they have become a
useful skill to know. In the last few years, I have found a special interest in period
clothing, namely of the 18th century. Discovering
the fashions of that period has really awakened a
love for it, and the desire to make my own frilly
pouffy elegant feminine dresses.
I have a special interest in researching each costume I
endeavor, carefully choosing fabrics, colors and
details. I particularly like reproducing costumes
from 18th century fashion plates, it gives me a
feeling of connection to the past and my ancestors.
I'm glad to be able to share my passion with
people all around the world. I hope the pictures
you see on my site make you dream about a bygone
era.
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