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The dress pt 4
The dress pt 4
So the party was a blast and the dress was giving what it was supposed to give — drama, glamour, and just enough mystery to fit the masquerade theme. But let... Read more...
Draping the Dress: A Love Story… and a Mild Crisis Pt3
Draping the Dress: A Love Story… and a Mild Crisis Pt3
For the dress, I knew right away I wasn’t touching a pattern. Not a chance. This was going to be a drape-it-and-see-what-happens kind of situation. My first attempt? Let’s just... Read more...
Black Tie Masquerade Dress: The Corset Chronicles Begin Pt2
Black Tie Masquerade Dress: The Corset Chronicles Begin Pt2
If you’ve been following along on my chaotic little journey to create a black-tie, masquerade-appropriate gown in… checks calendar… basically no time at all, you’ll be happy to know we’ve... Read more...
Designing My Black-Tie Masquerade Dress With One Week and No Plan Pt 1
Designing My Black-Tie Masquerade Dress With One Week and No Plan Pt 1
Every December, like clockwork, I make the same promise to myself: “Next year I’m starting my holiday dress early.”And every December, also like clockwork, I lie. So here we are... Read more...
Welcome to the new Beaute' J'adore
Beaute’ J’adore has evolved so much since it began in 2012, but the heart of this space remains the same—my love for patterns, DIY, fashion, skincare, and family. As the world of making continues to grow with incredible indie designers and endless inspiration, I want this refreshed version of Beaute’ J’adore to be a collaborative, creative home for all of us. A place where luxury sewing, thoughtful design, and real-life creativity come together. Welcome to the new chapter—let’s make something extraordinary. Read more...