Handmade Designer Women's Apparel
Ann’s clothing incorporates a diversity of hand-sewing techniques: beading, appliqué, piecing and embroidery. Her garments exemplify her love of exquisite natural fabrics and the palette of colors and textures they offer.
Ann collects vintage Japanese kimono silks, fine-stenciled prints and artisan paintings. She combines pieces from different bolts and re-sews them into new designs and motifs.
Ann’s finished designs look striking from a distance; up close, their impeccable attention to detail distinguishes them. Browse through our shop to find that unique handcrafted item you’ve been looking for. Visit our shop
I’ve been busy sewing new pieces for our Holiday Show next weekend. Below, it’s my new shape, a loose fitting coat with a wide shawl collar. I love the relaxed casual feeling of this one. The collar is soft and full like a scarf. It can be pulled in close to the neck or left […]
Coming up! Our Holiday Show here in Portland, Oregon! December 7 and 8. That’s the weekend after Thanksgiving weekend. We’ll have jewelers extraordinaire, Carla M Fox, her website here, with her so very cool wood and metal designs. And Betsy Bensen, who uses the most gorgeous stones in her exquisite pieces. Check out her work […]
They’re so classic. So pretty. So Comfortable. Almost a full circle, my full skirts are sewn with 16 panels. Each panel wide at the bottom, narrower at the top for less fabric and a more flattering fit. The silver skirt above is sewn from a beautiful kimono silk with just enough sheen to show off […]
