Alice Dress for "Alice" - Large Group Contemporary
Medieval Princess Dress in "Happily Ever After" - Musical Theatre Solo
Rose Petal Bustier in "Strawberry Fields" - Ballet Solo
May 7, 2010: This heirloom christening gown and matching bonnet were made from a 1940's era wedding gown that belonged to the baby's great aunt. I used the original skirt and maintained the piping at the waistline. The wedding gown had covered buttons and loops down the back and I was able to re-use the loops but had to cover new buttons as the original ones had rusted. The back of the christening gown features these buttons and loops over a velcro placket because, afterall, who wants to hook 18 buttons while holding a baby??
Gorgeous black horse show jacket...this photo shows collar detail.
Jacket back: I cut the fabric so the interlocking circle designs and paisleys would form a symmetrical pattern.
Cuff detail features a gorgeous antique button. I cut the French cuff so that the paisley would be visible on the outside of the finished sleeve.
Front view again mirrors the symmetry of the paisley and circle design. The jacket is accented with Swarvoski rhinestones in Crystal and Colorado Topaz.
In the beginning - before there were sleeves. 
Swarvoski crystals being added - the color is "Colorado Topaz".
I like how this is turning out - almost looks like a beautiful piece of jewelry 
This lovely gown was originally strapless but the bride and her family wanted something a little more modest so I added gathered chiffon to cover the shoulder. It can be worn pulled up as "straps" or pulled down as in the photo to give a cap sleeve effect.
My most recent custom project is this beautiful showmanship jacket. It is a long, fitted jacket with oversized collar and french cuffs - all the rage in the Quarter Horse show ring. Hand set Swarvoski crystals cover the collar, cuffs and shoulder areas and accent the embroidered squash blossom design of the fabric. Jacket is fully lined with a zippered front closure.
The main pick-up point was made at the bottom of the lace covered bodice near the zipper using a covered button and fishing line loop. Four other points were connected on the lower portion of the skirt by hooks and loops:
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This beautiful, yet non-traditional, wedding dress was designed for an outdoor summer ceremony. Inspiration began with the fabric that was purchased at Allyn's Bridal and Millinery in Cherry Creek, Colorado. It was a sheer fabric that faded from light silver to a deep gray and then featured an exquisitely sequined floral border made of deep purple sequins, pearls and silver cording. I underlined the gown with a silver gray crepe and made a matching shawl from the bordered sheer. 
