My specialty is Western Shirts, Pants, Jackets, and Sweatshirts with a Wild and Unique look, though I also do other sewing – or should I say ‘Tailoring’. I have made Regalia for Renaissance Fairs, Old West Reenactments, Civil War Reenactments, Dickens Fairs, Labyrinth Festivals, Mountain Man Rendezvous, Pow Wow’s, and more! I also create items for different religions/spiritual beliefs/celebrations, plus items for the home and barn. Some of the fabrics or materials I choose are Vintage, while others can be Twill, Denim, Broadcloth (poly/cotton mix), Brocades, Satin, Bridal Satin, Taffeta, Rib Knits, Spandex, Velvet, Velveteen, Lame’ and Leather, though it doesn’t stop there! If I have a request for a certain fabric or leather from a client and I can get it, I’ll do my best to please that client! At present, all patterns, cutting, sewing, and embroidery (hand and machine), is done by me in my studio in Lancaster, Ca. I also do designs with Beads, Sequins, Rhinestones, and Gemstones – especially Swarovski Crystals, while I can also add another uniqueness to your outfit with hand-painting or airbrushing.
I am very detailed and a perfectionist when it comes to sewing, so I sew in a “slow fashion”. It is ‘very important’ to me that my work goes beyond that of manufactured goods, while having that ‘personal look’, plus pleasing each and every client since ‘word of mouth’ is my best advertisement. A ‘satisfied client’ is repeat business whether they come back, or refer someone else!
Some items I make will recreate vintage styles, while others will be modern. Depending on the pattern I use, will depend on the look it will have, though I am excellent in taking a plain pattern and transforming it into a spectacular western outfit, with sequins, beads, rhinestones, and crystals for days. Sure, my style of work is like Nudie’s, but where I am at, it’s good to be able to work with a variety of tastes in clothing and items for the home for the clientele that is in this area.
When I can I make the piping, while I always create my own bias-tape. I also have a wide variety of yokes for the fronts and backs of shirts to choose from, and designs for pocket flaps as well. I don’t fuse any fabrics except for facings to keep collars, collar bands (at the neck), cuffs, pocket flaps, and front bands (where buttons or snaps go) stiff. Interfacings are necessary when making shirts, jackets, sport coats, dresses, or any other item of clothing that may be made out of a synthetic or thin fabric such as Bridal Satin (man-made) or Muslin (thin cotton). Where possible, all seams are flat-felled by hand, excepting where sleeves are attached or any similar circular area, then they are either sewn with a French Seam, or serged. Depending on the maker and the fabric, is always washed and dried before cutting to prevent shrinkage.
You won’t find any of my creations in any store.
