Sew Mojo

I love a big transformation, like making a robe from a wedding dress. A client came to me with a great idea: create a robe for her daughter out of her early 90s wedding gown. Her daughter will wear it while she prepares for her own wedding. I used most of the train and the appliqués to make this special garment. It’s truly something old and something new! What a wonderful shower gift.

Learn to sew starting tomorrow! My new Beginners series starts tomorrow at . We’ll learn on professional sewing machines. I’ll share my sewing secrets, and you’ll walk out in your own pair of pj pants. Sign up at ‘s site.

Love how ‘s tribute to turned out. She looked hot at the fundraiser! I made the corset, velvet skirt and did all of the stoning. Big thanks to for heat pressing the famous logo.

I was thrilled to make two custom-made costumes for the Bourbon St. Ball fundraiser (). Working with Ball organizers and was a dream. Zoe’s two-piece 1940s look was inspired by the iconic . I tried to capture their famous awning, complete with a rhinestoned servers’ hat. Yes, I wanted beignets and chicory coffee the whole time I was cutting and sewing.

Merry happy holidays to all who celebrate!

The perfect gift for the emerging sewist in your life: four weeks of sewing classes with me! We’ll go from sewing-machine basics to sewing garments, doing alterations and installing zippers in just four weeks! Start the year right by sewing your own wardrobe. Classes start Jan. 7 at my fabulous home base . Sign up on their site: https://www.thehivesouthpasadena.com

She don’t give a damn ‘bout her reputation! My baby chose to be her idol for Halloween! She’s been a super fan since we moshed around the kitchen to the Runaways in her toddler days . My mind went directly to Joan’s iconic red jumpsuit. I love how it turned out! My daughter is fierce, independent young woman slashing through every gender norm, just like . Costume and kid made by me! .jetts

Had a blast altering a fabulous look for before she stormed the stage at the Kia Forum. Being backstage at an arena always makes me feel like a rock star! Pics by and me.

Delaney looks magical in her Mal from Genie look. Made by me!

My client Tanaysha ran amok as Sarah Sanderson at ’s . I’ve always loved , so this was great fun to create. I have three more costumes to make, but after Nov. 1 (and a nap!), I’ll be available to create gorgeous bespoke looks for your special events. Hit me up!

I’ve watched “Somewhere in Time” (1980) countless times. I first saw it on Betamax (google it) with my dad as a little girl. I didn’t know then that I was in love Jane Seymour and wanted to be Christopher Reeve! This weekend I got to live that dream at the Somewhere in Time weekend on Mackinac Island, MI, the film’s spectacular location. I made the suit and corset from vintage English wool from the historic B Black and Sons in DTLA. Thank you to the incredible for helping me with the jacket. And always love and gratitude to my beautiful partners and Jenny Haliski.