Happy Lunar New Year!

happy year of the dragon for all of those who celebrate ~ I am sick so I had to cancel my plans for the day :( but I am still celebrating in my heart <3

cute thrift flip

Made a cute little 60's inspired dress from a maxi dress I got on a thrift haul a while ago. Original dress was a size 14 maxi dress, I turned it into a cute 60's inspired mini shift dress. kept as much of the original notions from the dress. I took the dress in at the straps, at the back zipper and also on the side seams, and hemmed it as well. Took about 4-5 hours to finish :) Love it now!

welcome post: craft daddy designs says helloooo

Greetings and Salutations, I’m Lillian and welcome to my blortfolio (more than a portfolio, but not quite a whole-ass blog)! I am a costume and custom clothing designer based in Baltimore. Though my education is in statistics, I do just as well on a sewing machine as I do coding. I am mostly self-taught when it comes to tailoring and sewing techniques, but I have been sewing since I was in elementary school. I took a long break away from costume making from 2016-2022, focusing on finishing my education (just got my M.S. in 2022)!

I have entered the costuming world once again and am having a lot of fun recreating costumes and designing custom outfits for myself and others. I am mostly interested in creating unique, custom couture looks for folks who wish to stand out (renaissance fair costumes, fae ballgowns, cosplays, unique festival looks, one-of-a-kind dancewear, etc.). I also would love to work more on helping queer/LGBT/gender-nonconforming/disabled folks (or anyone who has specialized needs) obtain clothing that fits those unique requirements. 

Many of the fabrics and supplies I use in each garment/look will be sourced sustainably – that is many fabrics will be used garments that have been disassembled and reconstructed. Material sources will be noted when possible. 

I hope you enjoy my work as much as I have enjoyed creating it.