A Gocco is a small, compact printing system.  It looks like a child’s toy, but with a little practice the results can be stunning.  I ventured into the Gocco realm when I was planning my wedding.  I decided to make all 200 invites by hand and saved a pretty penny in the process. [...]

I have often been called a “super-cyber sleuth” by my friends and coworkers. If you need to find something, or someone online, I can do it. I love finding the best deal or a hard to find item. A few days ago, I realized I NEEDED (yes, needed) a dress to get [...]

You finally found your dream dress, waited an agonizing 5 months for it to arrive and now it is time for your first fitting! Generally, you will have three fittings, depending on the extent of your alterations. Here are some tips you can follow so that your bridal gown fitting goes smoothly and you get the [...]

How did a pet hair lifter sponge make it into a blog about sewing and costuming? These little yellow puppies are have a far greater use than removing pet hair from your La-Z-Boy. They remove make-up from fabric! Have you ever been hugged a little too ferociously by a budding Tammy Faye [...]

As a costumer of TV and Film, Topstick (or fashion tape) is my right-hand man.  This double-sided tape will keep a plunging neck-line in place, tame an errant bra strap, or keep a puckering blouse at bay, but it is not your run-of-the-mill adhesive.  Originally invented to adhere a man’s hairpiece, Topstick is hypo-allergenic, waterproof, [...]