Rebirth of a Phoenix

Winter 2025

​This four-piece drag ensemble was inspired by the phoenix; more specifically, its journey from the ashes to a colorful rebirth, and how it can resonate with the LGBTQ+ community's experiences in finding and accepting who they are. Local drag king, Prance Dashing, wore this ensemble for their performance at Seattle's "Fatlesque Fest Northwest" in January 2025, which concluded with them receiving an award for the impact they had on the audience while on stage.

Items + Key Features:
– A cropped point-waist blazer with crinkled iridescent overlays and gemstone buttons
– A detachable two-tone pleated overskirt, fastened with snap tape along the blazer waistline
– Pleated stretch-satin trousers, finished with pockets and "magic pull-release" side seams for a show-stopping reveal
– A stretch-satin dress shirt with an asymmetric jagged hem, fastened with snap tape along the front

Model/Client: Brew Davis a.k.a. "Prance Dashing"
https://amberdavismakes.wordpress.com/
https://www.instagram.com/prancedashing/
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​Photographer: Keith D. Johnson
​https://www.flickr.com/photos/paradeimage/albums
https://www.instagram.com/paradeimages/

Custom Wedding Dress

Fall 2024

​This custom wedding dress design was constructed, revised, and perfected throughout the course of approximately a year. It was made using silk charmeuse, silk organza, and cotton lining, and finished with beaded trim along the hems.
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Key Features:
– Sheer panel in the center of the chest
– Cape Sleeves
– Low-contrast godets
– Inner-strap closure for waist cinch
– Cape back with train
– Horsehair braid hem
– Front in-seam pockets

The client's face has been blurred in all photos, upon request, to preserve privacy.

Matching Set for a Wedding Officiant

Spring 2024

This 2-piece ensemble features a point-waist sleeveless tailcoat and a matching wrap overskirt. Both pieces were constructed in a maroon heavyweight linen and lined with a lavendar/grey floral cotton.

Tailcoat Key Features:
– In-seam flap pockets
– Celtic shank buttons
– Adjustable lace-up back

Overskirt Key Features:
– 5/8 circle silhouette
– Contrasting wrap ties
– Belt loops
– Inner-support ties for distributing garment weight

Model/Client: Zach Halliwell
https://www.instagram.com/halliwellzg/

Photographer: Adam Fieldson
​https://www.instagram.com/fieldsonphotography/

Genshin Impact Cosplay

Winter 2024

Commissoned for a close friend, this complete costume set was based on Fischl. who is a character from the video game, "Genshin Impact". All materials used were second hand or deadstock.

​Items & Key Features:
​– ​Layered halter-neck tunic; finished with a back zipper + various trims, appliqués, and hand-painted details
– Two-tone shorts with mesh leggings and elastic garters
– Tie-on bow collar with detachable straps, used for neckline support
– Asymmetric glove set; 1 full glove with appliqués + 1 gauntlet with detachable arm ruffle
– Additional accessories; 2 hair bows + a small eyepatch

Minnesota Bride Tribute Skirt

Spring/Summer 2023

​Brooke Beise, the associate publisher of Minnesota Bride Magazine, requested a garment to wear at the magazine's "Best of 2023" awards gala, as well as designed in honor of its 30th anniversary. The finished piece is a 3/4 circle skirt with a custom collage print of the past 30 issued magazine covers, printed on bridal satin. It also features a magenta satin lining, side-seam pockets, elastic waistband, and a thigh-high side slit.

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Model/Client: Brooke Beise
@brooke_irondiamond on Instagram

Photographer: Jeff Yapuncich
https://www.yuppyphoto.com/

Fabric-Printing Source: 
https://www.contrado.com/