...currently...
Enjoying the chill in the air and dreaming up designs in velvet and wool.
Friends, I have to tell you, I *love* it when this kind of thing happens. I was commissioned to re-create the skirt Rapunzel wears in the recent movie "Tangled." But, we couldn't find the exact fabric that the customer wanted for the floral panel in the center. So she asked me to make the skirt out of a plain satin, and she'd paint all the detail on it that she wanted. To be honest, I thought it sounded like it would be a cute homemade kind of a deal when all was said and done. However. Check out the following.
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Seriously?????
Seriously. I mean. That's artwork. Click on the photo to see it zoomed in a little.
I salute you, E.E. in California. You
rock.
I remember a sweet, mentally-handicapped man that used to work in my college cafeteria. He loved seeing girls wearing long, flowing skirts and dresses - it entranced him - and one day I walked in wearing one. He bounded over to me. "Hi! You are?" he asked. "I'm Bekah," I introduced myself (for the 480th time). "HI!" he repeated, adding, "You are feeling GOOD today!"
Which may have been one of the coolest compliments I've ever received.
And that is an almost completely unrelated story to what I came in here to tell you, which is, "Lookee what one of my lovely customers sent me! It's a link to the really fantastic photos from her wedding, and she's actually wearing a dress I made! IN the PICTURES! And she added this fantastic little yellow cardigan/bolero thing that I am STOKE-ED about!"
...ahem. Yes. As I promised, here is the link to the photos. With major thanks to the (beaming, beautifully unique) bride and the (very talented and polished) photographer for their generosity in letting me show off how good we all feel.
"Oh, it came and it's beautiful! It fits perfectly, and I'm so happy with it. My sister, mother, mother-in-law, and best friend all (separately) said "That dress is so YOU!" when I sent them the pictures...I can't think of anything else I'd rather have heard. Thank you so much, Bekah, it's the best dress I could have asked for."
- E.G. in Chicago
"The first decision I made in planning my wedding was that I wanted Bekah to make my wedding dress. After seeing her beautiful work on a friend's wedding gown, I knew that I wanted to work with her to create my own, uniquely me garment..."
(Click on the photos for high-quality images and zoom!)
"The dress is BEAUTIFUL!!! Your work is wonderful and the attention to detail is fantastic. The colored tulle is such a nice touch. This dress will be perfect for the wedding I am attending next month. I am extremely pleased and can't wait to work with you again. I'll be sure to pass your information along to friends and family."
~ S.R. in Michigan
This item was sold in my Etsy shop.
"This talented designer and seamstress needs more credit then I can give her. Her work is absolutely stunning. Her photos do not do her work justice. Amazing - just what I wanted - I am so excited about my new yoga bag and bolster!"
~ E.F. in Arizona
This item was sold in my Etsy shop.
This bag is brocade, fully lined with faux suede.
"OH MY GOSH! You are so talented!!! I can not believe it!!! They are totally unbelievable! That fabric - actually both fabrics - are stunning. Your work is amazing! I can not wait until yoga class on Wednesday to show off."
~ E.F. in Arizona
This item was sold in my Etsy shop.
A birthday gift for a beautiful little girl, and a matching costume for her mother.
"What an amazing person to work with on our custom costumes!! My daughter was thrilled! (and so was I!) She LOVES it! She had to dance around all night last night!!! Thanks so much Bekah!"
~ M.L.F. in New York
This item was sold in my Etsy shop.
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