by Beth | Mar 6, 2021 | Beauty, Blog, Body Positive, custom dressmaking, fashion, How To, Retro Style, 50's style, sewing, Skirt Party, skirt project, tea length circle skirt
I’ve been the chubby girl all my life. My mom loves to tell how I weighed 35 pounds at 18 months old. It’s just how things are. I have gone through a lot of clothing styles to find a style that lifts my confidence and helps me feel beautiful right next to...
by Beth | Mar 1, 2021 | Beauty, Blog, Body Positive, Contests/Giveaways, fashion, Instagram, Retro Style, 50's style, skirt project
I’m just going to say it. I Feel Pretty starring Amy Schumer is one of my favorite movies. Have you seen it? I have watched this movie many times. I would love for you to watch it too. I saw it first in the theater. I thought it was just a funny movie with Amy...
by Beth | Feb 22, 2021 | Blog, fashion, General, How To
I don’t know about where you live but here in Michigan the winters are usually pretty grey. Really, from October through April – which is more than half the year, a sunny day is rare. when it does happen I often stick my face at the window and sit there...
by Beth | Feb 8, 2021 | Blog, custom dressmaking, Disney, Disneybound, fashion, sewing, skirt project, tea length circle skirt
So many times when people think of custom made clothes they think they are unnecessary or expensive or only for special occasions. Let’s talk about why custom made clothes might be just the ticket even for every day wear. Custom made clothes last and last and...
by Beth | Feb 1, 2021 | custom dressmaking, fashion, minerva maker, projects, sewing
January and February are cold here in Michigan. In past years I refused to complain about the cold because summer was so hot and I am not a fan of the heat. You see, in the winter you can always add more layers to keep you warm. In the summer there is a point at which...
by Beth | Jan 25, 2021 | Blog, custom dressmaking, dad, family, fashion, minerva maker, mom
When I was a teenager I would come home from school and if ,my mom was there she would be watching “her stories”. What that meant was there were soap operas on the television while she was doing whatever thing was on her list that day. Afternoon soap...