Welcome to the gallery of my past works! This section displays some of the pieces I have made in the past, with a small description for each one. I will continually update this section as I create new and interesting pieces. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments about anything displayed in this gallery. I’d love to hear from you!

 
     
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Fitness Model

I made this kimono-inspired costume for fitness model Angèle Alexander to wear to a competition. She designed it herself, and sent me a sketch to work from. The sleeves are made from silk jacquard, and lined with silk charmeuse. I applied Swarovski rhinestones to the sleeves to give them some sparkle. The body is made from bridal satin, and trimmed with hand-made satin bias tape. It zips up the back. The bottom half consists of a short “skirt” in the front, and a rhinestone-decorated waistband, which is finished in the back by a small obi. Angèle wore metallic magenta dance shorts under this costume.

 
             
   
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Dragon

This costume is a fantasy approach to traditional Japanese clothing. I was trying to make a costume that would look like something a deity might wear in human form. This particular costume is my interpretation of a Chinese Dragon. I layered the “scale” knit fabric over a red metallic cotton blend to create the fabric for the hakama pants. The upper part of the costume consists of a gold metallic underkimono under a translucent patterned overkimono. The decorative belt is made of metallic fabric with hand-painted details.
 
             
   
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Dragon Headpiece

This headpiece is an accessory to the Dragon costume that is also in this gallery. It is held on with a headband that is covered with industrial strength Velcro. The underside of the headpiece is covered with the soft side of the Velcro, so it can be positioned anywhere on the headband.
 
             
   
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EGL Coat

This coat was a Christmas present for a friend of mine who dresses in the Japanese Elegant Gothic Lolita syle. It is made of black cotton twill with black velvet flocking. I interlined it with a needle-punched cotton quilt liner for warmth and dimension. Its collar and back tab are made of moleskin, and its liner is satin.
 
             
   
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TMR Coat

I gave this coat to Japanese pop star T.M.Revolution at his autograph session when he performed at Pacific Media Expo in Anaheim, CA in 2004. It took me many hours to complete, and it was a bit of an obsession when I was working on it. It’s made of cotton blend twill, with cotton inset panels and a cotton liner. The sleeves are made of 30 pieces of fabric each! The cuffs on the sleeves are alternating black and orange triangular panels, which form a full circle when open. The liner on the inside of the sleeves is orange. There are inset panels on the elbows and back, which open to reveal the orange interior when the wearer moves. All of the orange panels are decorated with orange and red Swarovski rhinestones. There are over 1200 rhinestones, all of which had to be glued on by hand! I hand-stitched the mesh fabric overlay on the collar and inside front facing to keep it in place, and applied more Swarovski rhinestones in “Crystal Volcano” color to make it sparkle. This coat was very heavy when finished- almost 10 pounds! I apologize for the poor quality photos- I did not own a digital camera when I made this coat, and I actually finished sewing it the day before I left for the convention, so all I have is a few pictures I took with my non-digital camera while in my hotel room.
 
             
   
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T.M.Revolution Doll with Suit

I was commissioned by Unofficial International T.M.R Fan Club Winds-Turbo to make two plush dolls of Takanori Nishikawa in his costumes from his Broadway performance of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. They were to be given to him as part of a fan-based project on the opening day of the musical. His character begins the play as a window washer, and eventually shoots up the corporate ladder at a company after buying a book that is the title of the play. The dolls are made of wool felt, with cotton clothing, and hand-painted faces.
 
             
   
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T.M.Revolution Doll with Jumpsuit

I was commissioned by Unofficial International T.M.R Fan Club Winds-Turbo to make two plush dolls of Takanori Nishikawa in his costumes from his Broadway performance of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. They were to be given to him as part of a fan-based project on the opening day of the musical. His character begins the play as a window washer, and eventually shoots up the corporate ladder at a company after buying a book that is the title of the play. The dolls are made of wool felt, with cotton clothing, and hand-painted faces.
 
             
   
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T.M.Revolution Nesting Dolls

Even though this isn’t a sewing project, I though it was interesting enough to share. I made these T.M.Revolution Russian Nesting Dolls, or matryoshka, as a birthday present for a dear friend of mine in Japan. Each one opens and holds the next smaller one. The smallest one is only about half an inch tall, and was a real challenge to paint! The most difficult task was deciding which of his many costumes to feature. I eventually decided on Ignited, Hot Limit, Alberio, Vestige, and White Breath.
 
             
   

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Musical Lolita

This costume was for a lolita who has a great love of music. The skirt is made from 100% cotton in a cute music-themed print, with satin ribbon accents, and a large decorative ruffle at the hem. The matching mantle is made of cotton with a faux fur collar, and lined with fleece for warmth. I applied a striped decorative satin trim above the ruffle on the skirt to resemble the bars on sheet music, and large satin bows above every scallop.
 
             
   

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Orange Plaid Shorts

These plaid shorts are a recreation from a brand-name lolita label. My client requested the colors, and some alterations to the original style. They are made of denim-like 100% cotton, with metal buttons, and a removable pleated half-skirt. I took great care in matching the plaid on both sides of the pants to create a symmetrical look. I remember that I almost went crazy trying to find gold clips for the skirt, in order to match the buttons, but in the end, my persistence paid off!

 
             
   
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Aries Ball Ensemble

This outfit was designed by a client who needed it to attend an Aries Ball (celebrating the astrological sign). She wanted a Chinese-inspired look with a modern twist. She requested a color-scheme of bright reds, oranges, creams, and a touch of jade green. It consists of an under dress, an overcoat, and an obi. The under dress is made of crepe-backed satin in a vibrant red color, with a bodice made of upholstery jacquard in a darker shade of red. The top of the bodice is decorated with crepe-backed satin, and trimmed with gold cording. The super-full skirt, gathered into the bodice, gives the dress a very elegant appearance. The over coat is made of dupioni silk in an iridescent orange color, with triple sleeves of orange, jade green, and cream-colored silk chiffon. The chiffon sleeves hang almost to the ground, and resemble the sleeves on traditional Chinese attire. The overcoat is fully lined in dupioni silk in an elegant gold color. The mandarin-styled collar of the coat is lined with faux sheepskin to tie it to the “Aries” theme. The dupioni silk obi is made of red and gold, with gold cording separating the layers. It is lined with two layers of heavy cotton canvas for stability, and laces up the back for a perfect fit.

 
             
   
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Punk Kimono

This kimono is a “punk” version of a traditional Japanese style. It is made of satin in two contrasting colors, with a black cotton sleeveless underkimono. The sleeves are lined with red satin. The red metallic netting inserts that run along the tops of the sleeves have faux leather trim with eyelets for lacing. The obi is a clip-on two-piece style in which the waistband is first wrapped twice around the waist and tied, and then the bow is attached with a hook that slips behind the waistband.
 
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