About six years ago, I had the idea of creating an online store. It would be this wondrous thing and would rescue me from the corporate world of nine to five. Lets just say I was young and naive. I never sold one item through my online store. I had plenty of requests but I wasn't comfortable doing custom sewing long distance. I didn't have the tools or the confidence.

Now this website is a portfolio of my work. I have, on average, two costuming contracts a year and numerous private commissions. I don't have photos of most projects. Sounds silly, but when focused on the design and process I don't think about digging out the camera. I've always relied on my customers to provide me photos. I now have a digital camera; so I am trying to be better about taking pictures before the item leaves my studio.

On the right you will find links directing you to my portfolio galleries. You will notice some of them aren't sewing related. When I need a break from staring at the sewing machine I make quilts, soap, bath salts, fake stain glass, hair jewelry in addition to etching glass and crocheting.

You will also find the LBC Store. You will find all sorts of things of interest to Victorian enthusiast and reenactors. As you can see that ranges from clothing to books to fabric. You will find a wide assortment of Victorian inspired jewelry.

I reside in the north suburbs of Atlanta. In addition to contract sewing, I teach individual and group sewing lessons at my studio on a bi-weekly basis. If you are interested in commissioning an outfit or lessons please email me.

I will consider long distance commissions on a case by case basis.

I don't do alterations. My partner is an amazing alterationist who is extremely fair priced. I keep telling her to increase her fees but she always refuses. Her specialty are wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses and formals. Don't worry, she will also happily hem your pants or replace your zipper. My partner is farther north than I am. She resides near Lake Lanier. Send me a note along with a description of what type of alterations you are interested in and I will pass the information along.