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Color my World

Posted on April 23, 2018 by jessrussellromance

I am resurrecting Trash to Treasure! This particular project has to do with my “Lipstick on a Pig Project.” My building was built between Wadsworth and Broadway on 181st street in 1906. This is my subway station. They are working … Continue reading →

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Let the embellishments begin!

Posted on July 25, 2017 by jessrussellromance

We are up to 16 Reviews! 7 days left to get to our goal of 50! Who will win the handmade prize? Shoot me an email to let me know you have purchased the book and I will enter your … Continue reading →

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Say YES to the Dress #2 ~ Under Pinnings and Basic Shape

Posted on June 21, 2017 by jessrussellromance

And the winner is: Opalescent Taffeta! The linen was strong early in the voting, but then the taffeta squeaked through. Actually, I am just as happy NOT have to sacrifice these beautifully made curtains to my sewing scissors. They are … Continue reading →

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Say”Yes” to the Dress! #2

Posted on June 16, 2017 by jessrussellromance

Forget the cake on Bastille Day! Instead, pick up a copy of Mad for the Marquess! Or better yet, have your cake and read the book too! Now, for:  Say “Yes” to the Dress (#2)! No more hand-stitching! The sewing … Continue reading →

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Re-Run to Re-Boot!

Posted on November 19, 2015 by jessrussellromance

          This month’s                 I’m calling Re-Run to Re-Boot! First off: Sorry all. I have been MIA this last month. No real excuses, just an inertia I couldn’t seem to pierce. Part of this scattered malaise I can attribute to … Continue reading →

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Meh to Marvelous!

Posted on September 29, 2015 by jessrussellromance

Welcome to September’s I’m calling this Meh to Marvelous! But first things first! I promised you photos of my flower girl “tablecloth” dress in action! Here are Anna Claire and Leah in their frocks~       You’ll notice a … Continue reading →

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Wedding to Wearable (#3 Trash to Treasure)

Posted on February 10, 2015 by jessrussellromance

Wedding to Wearable Welcome to installment #3 of: Today I am taking a 70’s (I think) bridal gown and reinventing it into a new              2015 evening gown. Now, some of you may sigh and think, “Oh, to destroy someone’s wedding … Continue reading →

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New Monthly blog: Trash to Treasure

Posted on December 2, 2014 by jessrussellromance

Stay tuned for my new monthly blog I am calling, “Trash to Treasure.” In keeping with my Dressmaker theme, I will take a thrift store find or something I pick up for free and “re-invent” it to become something better … Continue reading →

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Say YES to the Dress #4

Posted on September 11, 2014 by jessrussellromance

We have come to the final design element: the sleeve. But first~ The winner of the neckline shape is… SQUARE! Square (Lizzy) was Very close with Vee (Jane), but Lizzy won out! Doesn’t she always? (I mean Jane is lovely, but, … Continue reading →

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