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Former_Member · ‎09-13-2011

Hi there,

Just wanted to share with you my recent piece of work. VERY labour intensive but very very beautiful.

Skills included here were corsetry, applique of lace and masses of hand stitching and beading.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/81427506/rennaissance-bridal-gown?ref=pr_shop

Hope you like it as much as my Etsy bride did. This is a photo Jill sent me of her very first trying on of her La Costurera wedding gown. I was really touched that she wanted to share this special moment with me!

Sue

Former_Member · ‎09-14-2011

Absolutely amazing! What an exquisite gown!!! How long did it take to make from start to finish? I'm so happy you shared this with me. I love to see what people are working on and find out how they did it. Do you have the ability to video tape your work? It would be wonderful to share even two minutes of how you work the applique process or any part of the design process. You are very gifted and a superior craftswoman! Keep me posted and let me know if you would be willing and able to show a little of how you work. Totally inspirational design work! It's nice that your client sent pictures. That makes what you do worth it - I think.

Former_Member · ‎09-15-2011

Thanks for those lovely words! I will certainly try and get some form of documentation of my process. I always work under immense time pressure and regularly at all hours of the day and night just to keep up with my orders and commissions from not only online but also my regular local clients.

However, my daughter has just embarked upon a photographic course and maybe I can pursuade her to take some shots of me while I am working on one of my commissions to show some of the stages.

Former_Member · ‎09-17-2011

I know how busy you must be and I admire your dedication and enthusiasm. I am working on the Resource Guide and will have the first publication ready by the end of this month. Let me know if there are any resources in particular, that you are looking for and I'll see what I can dig up. If you do get around to documenting anything, that would be great, but don't stress out over it. Working on your business is more important. Thanks for sharing and keep the photos coming. I will also have photographic help for members as well. If you need any tips, I will be glad to help.

God bless and have a great weekend.

Madeline

Former_Member · ‎09-25-2011

Thanks for that, Madeline

http://www.etsy.com/listing/82522491/docia-custom-wedding-dress?ref=pr_shop

Hot off the sewing machine!

I did document some of the process of making my 'Queen Mab' gown if that would be of any benefit?

Former_Member · ‎09-27-2011

WOW - that's beautiful - so elegant and feminine. I love that the lace is sheer at the bottom - it makes the dress look ethereal.

Whatever you have to share, let me know, I would be happy to include it. I'm making quite a bit of progress and should have a pretty substantial resource list for the first publication. Most of my resources are based in NY, but you can order swatches from the fabric resources I have. If you need any specific resources, let me know.

Keep up the great work.

Madeline

Former_Member · ‎05-02-2012

Those wedding dresses beg for a pearl necklace to go with them. :-)

http://www.etsy.com/listing/98918634/custom-pearl-necklace-hand-knotted-long

Just listed this one.
I can make a knotted pearl necklace in any length, with as many strands as the customer wants. I love working with pearls.