Well, we're back with a new member, Peizi Hao as the photographer for our blog!! These are her fabulous pictures. To see her on-line portfolio, please check out [link]. The theme for this shoot was " Taking It To The Street ," so Lynne, the stylist and art director in our team, pulled fantasy clothes for the shoot. But wonky or not, it looks cool. MORE >>

Source: www.whowhatwear.com. won First Prize in the Simplicity SUEDEsays "Rock Your Look" contest. The first prize is a Brother Project Runway sewing machine. seriously needed a new machine. My video is now posted on Simplicity.com. The two short, textured dresses in the picture above inspired me to use textured fabric for my contest entry. MORE >>

I've wanted to do a sewing post for a long time and wasn't able to do so due to injury. thank God that I can stand, literally speaking. wish to thank the many people who have helped me these past ten months (it's been a long haul). Also, a big "Thank You" to my friends who helped me put this video together and offered encouragement. MORE >>

This week is not going as expected.  So, I have decided to post pictures from my fantasy life --Annamarie. Image via www.microsoft.com. Reality: I am frazzled.  I am trying to create a really glamorous dress and the bodice is looking like a psychedelic Hawaiian shirt.  Not quite the effect that I was hoping for.  Let's say I'm cranky. MORE >>

 . Images via www.style.com. tried to do a "Look For Less" post on Versace Spring/Summer 2011. However, such things are not possible. Versace's "over the top" glamour cannot be copied in ready-to-wear. The dresses above have patterned fringe. Talking about much work as far as coloring in all those boxes (and much admiration on my part). Annamarie. MORE >>