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About Me

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Since when do teenagers sew?

How it all started.

I am presently 19 and have been sewing since I was seven. I had originally thought I would go into fashion design but most of the stuff I designed was a bit too unusual for everyday wear. Then came the idea of costume designing.

And I was wierd

I took sewing lessons as a way to hone my skills for any sewing I would do when I was about seven. Before that I made Barbie clothes, baby doll clothes, pillows and other simple projects. I would sit and hand sew for hours and even tried using dental floss and shredded christmas ribbon when I ran out of thread. My parents could see that I had some talent in that area and encouraged me to keep learning.

My family

Being homeschooled I didn't have as much focus on doing what the other kids were doing. But that left me more time to develop my skills and figure out what I wanted to do with them. My parents were always super supportive and carted me around to out of the way places and pushed me to work even when I didn't feel like it. My mom still helps alot with the technical stuff since she knows the ins and outs quite well from her long hours at the computer. My only other employees are my sister who will occasionally do the dirty work for a fee and my Dad who can build and make anything I can dream up.

Where I am now

I just got married this June to the love of my life and best friend Robert. I made my own dress of course and all my bridesmaid and flower girl dresses. My little apartment remains in a constant state of creative mess. If there is anything you have dreamed up and think I could help you with, let me know!

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costumegurly@yahoo.com

Email me at: costumegurly@Yahoo.com
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