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Ragfinery's Rags to Riches Runway Showcase

Ragfinery's Rags to Riches Runway Showcase

Hey Forest Dwellers! I'm excited to share a new event that I'll be participating in this fall: the Rags to Riches fashion show! This is a (formerly) annual fundraising event... Read More
Making the Forest Princess Gown

Making the Forest Princess Gown

This design arose when I needed to create a show-stopping final look for my collection at Fanime Con. The concept: a mori kei fantasy princess. Perhaps this character has emerged... Read More
Fashion Show at Fanime 2024

Fashion Show at Fanime 2024

  The theme of this collection is "Peasant Princess" -- aka cute outfits the fairytale heroine would wear before it is revealed that she was the princess all along! These... Read More
Making the Lovebirds Set 💖

Making the Lovebirds Set 💖

I recently completed a handmade set titled "Lovebirds" -- a dress and bag made from vintage heart-shaped fabric prints! The "lovebirds" fabric was the main feature and inspiration for the rest... Read More
Design Blog: Butterfly Garden

Design Blog: Butterfly Garden

Hey forest dwellers! This week has been slower for me, as I've taken some much-needed vacation days to recover after my long period of stress. But today I'm back with... Read More
Design Blog: Cottage Mori Final

Design Blog: Cottage Mori Final

Hey forest dwellers! Today we're revisiting an outfit that I've previously blogged about, except this time it fully exists!  When I wrote about this one before, I was preparing my... Read More
Design Blog: Scrap Lace Dress

Design Blog: Scrap Lace Dress

Hey forest dwellers! Now that Anime Expo is over, I'm ready to list and sell some of the special, one-of-a-kind designs that were featured on stage! These are the pieces... Read More