SEWING & DESIGN: I have many years of sewing experience. I am a 4th-generation tailor. I worked in theater as a costume designer, I ran a costume shop for 6 years. I love to turn people on to the frugal craft of sewing to save money and create projects to suit your personal desires. I love the ability to create something made specifically for me. COOKING: I'm also a chef. Learning to cook is a great way to save money and eat well at the same time. You can have control over your diet and wallet at the same time. In high school, I was cooking every day after school in a Chinese restaurant until I graduated. My experience is in shopping, meal p

I have been sewing for over twenty years, beginning as a tailor for a family-owned dry cleaning company in Whittier, CA. I believe if you go by the book (or in this case, pattern) you can create a masterpiece! I sew costumes, formals, and outerwear from my home in Long Beach, CA. Lessons learned can be applied to everyday shopping experiences as you will learn to discern between quality stitching and poorly-constructed garments.