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Custom Very High Waisted Wide Leg Trousers: Designing the Perfect Tailored Trouser Pattern

A Memorial Day weekend sewing project turned into the first finished version of my custom very high waisted wide leg trousers—tailored, clean, and made for heels. Read more...

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Custom First Holy Communion Dress Made from Mother’s Communion Gown

Gabby’s custom First Holy Communion dress was made using details from her mother’s original gown. With reused lace, a full tulle skirt, white silk wool bows, and her mother’s original... Read more...

Floral Crowns for Special Occasions

Floral crowns are a timeless finishing touch for flower girls, First Holy Communion, and cultural celebrations. Discover handcrafted petite and medium rose crowns designed with elegance, tradition, and thoughtful detail... Read more...

Silk Flower Girl and Communion Dress

The Fianchetto dress is a timeless flower girl and first holy communion dress crafted in white #5810 lace with off white pure silk jersey, unlined scallop cap sleeves, a white... Read more...

A Joyful Luxury Jacket for Winter Adventures

A handcrafted luxury children’s wool jacket designed for winter travel and ski trips. Tailored in the Anagrassia Atelier with refined structure and a joyful woven textile. Read more...

The Meaning Behind Anagrassia

The name Anagrassia began as a blend of roots and has become the heart of the brand — a place where tradition, art, and grace are woven into every garment.... Read more...

Anagrassia Featured in Inside Weddings Magazine

Anagrassia is honored to be featured in Inside Weddings Magazine! Discover the elegant light pink silk wool maid of honor gown and flower girl dresses designed for Mary and Peter’s... Read more...

Custom Silk Crepe Wedding Gown for a Notre Dame Bride

This custom silk crepe wedding gown was designed and handcrafted for a bride marrying at the University of Notre Dame. With a soft drape and minimal silhouette, the gown moved... Read more...

Custom Communion Dress and Silk Jacket for a Spring First Communion

This custom First Communion ensemble—featuring a French lace Anagrassia dress and a silk/wool floral jacket—was designed for a young girl celebrating her spring sacrament. Made with couture-level detail and heirloom... Read more...

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Easy Summer Sewing: Rag Doll Fabric Panels for Kids and Beginners

Looking for a fun summer sewing project with your kids? These beginner-friendly rag doll fabric panels are easy, screen-free, and meaningful to make. Read more...

Custom Flower Girl Dresses and a Maid of Honor Gown for a Palm Beach Wedding

Take a look inside a Palm Beach wedding featuring custom Anagrassia designs: layered blush tulle flower girl dresses and a tailored silk wool maid of honor gown. Read more...

Custom Boys’ First Communion Sports Jackets: A Tailor’s Perspective on Fit, Tradition, and Craft

Thoughtfully made for First Holy Communion, weddings, and special occasions, these custom boys’ jackets are heirloom-quality pieces meant to be worn, cherished, and passed down. Read more...

A Last-Minute Easter Dress: Dropped Waists, Ukrainian Florals, and Little Hands Helping

This year's Easter gown came together in a whirlwind of late-night patterning, Ukrainian-inspired florals, and a little one at my side. Made from a custom-printed silk/wool and lined in silk... Read more...

Heirloom Communion Dress with Floral Crown

A timeless First Communion dress handcrafted from light ivory silk/wool and finished with a blush pink sash. Paired with a delicate floral crown, this heirloom ensemble is designed to honor... Read more...

Hope Never Disappoints: Creating Custom Coats for the Vance Kids

In the midst of a challenging season, I received an email and voicemail that changed everything: a request to create custom wool coats for the Vance children to wear at... Read more...

The Elegance of a Custom Communion Dress: A Look at Our Knife-Pleated Design

The Knife-Pleated Communion Dress is a standout choice for families seeking a unique yet elegant design for their daughter’s First Holy Communion. Combining playful energy with timeless sophistication, this dress... Read more...

Notre Dame Rose Window Dress

Inspired by the timeless beauty of the Notre Dame Cathedral’s Rose Window, the Notre Dame Rose Window Dress is a masterpiece of bespoke craftsmanship. Featuring hand-embroidered details on Italian silk... Read more...

The Ukrainian Embroidered Leather Jacket

Excerpt: This one-of-a-kind women’s leather jacket tells a story of heritage, craftsmanship, and personal connection. Created for my sister, a successful artist in Los Angeles, the jacket combines soft French... Read more...

A Custom Tartan Cape with a Meaningful Twist: Crafting a Unique Piece at Anagrassia Atelier

At Anagrassia, every piece we create tells a story. One of our recent projects was a custom navy cape made for a client using a beautiful tartan fabric he designed... Read more...

Crafting Beauty: A Custom Dress for The Raffaella Ballet’s Choreographer

I recently had the privilege of designing an exquisite custom dress for choreographer Claire Kretzschmar for the world premiere of The Raffaella Ballet in South Bend, Indiana. Inspired by the... Read more...

Handmade First Holy Communion Dresses

I've always considered crafting custom First Holy Communion dresses among my favorite work projects. This sacrament holds immense significance for each girl, who eagerly anticipates finding or creating her own... Read more...

Dark Green Double Breasted Wool Cape

This double-breasted cape features dark brown real leather buttons and a 100% silk charmeuse lining, creating a beautiful color combination of dark green wool and gold cognac silk. Whether you're... Read more...

Christ is Risen! A Ukrainian Easter.

Christ is Risen! Христос Воскрес We hope you had a blessed Easter! May God bless our customers and families during this Easter season. Ukrainians have a very colorful and bright... Read more...

Unveiling Elegance: A Closer Look at the Embroidered Baptismal Gown

Embracing Tradition: The Significance of a Baptismal Gown In the tender moments of welcoming a newborn baby girl into the world, the choice of a baptismal gown becomes a heartfelt... Read more...

The Ultimate FAQ About Flower Girl Dresses – Everything You Need!

In the realm of weddings, few roles hold as much charm and innocence as that of the flower girl. As a seasoned dressmaker with a passion for crafting one-of-a-kind and... Read more...

Communion Dress Handmade from Mother's Wedding Dress

This unique communion dress was made from the mother's ball gown wedding dress. It features a beaded bodice, cap sleeves, and a beautiful silk organza skirt with a silk lining... Read more...

Easy Way to Clean Age-Stained Vintage Garments

Rejuvenate your beloved vintage garments and textile with Retro Clean! It effectively removes tough stains, including yellow and brown age stains, water and smoke damage, mold, coffee, wine, blood, nicotine,... Read more...

Twirly First Communion Dress

First Holy Communion dresses are some of my favorite pieces to make. Each girl has a unique personality and taste, which are reflected in the dresses they design. And this... Read more...

Matching Flower Girl and Junior Bridesmaid Dresses

Wedding photos by the incredible wedding photographer, Ben Finch. The only thing I enjoy more than making beautiful dresses is seeing them worn, and witness the joy they clearly... Read more...

Saint Valentine's Day Sale

Happy Saint Valentine's Day! Sale ends 11:59pm on February 15, 2023. Singer Elite Sewing Machines are 10% off with promo code: SAINTVALENTINE In addition to the 10%... Read more...

Wall Street Journal Interview

Anagrassia was in a Wall Street Journal article last week! There was another dust up in the British royal family about flower girl dresses. Prince Harry shares more about it in... Read more...

New Sewing Classes & Sip 'n Sew Events

I'm thrilled to be able to finally announce the beginning of classes and sewing events... I will continue to add more in the new year. Prices, availability and themes will... Read more...

New Patchwork Jackets Ethically Made from Fabric Scraps

This stunning up-cycled patchwork jacket is handmade by Mary Grace Godfrey, pieced together from deadstock tweed, wool, and other remainder cuts of high-end material used in Anagrassia projects. The coat incorporates a timeless,... Read more...

Mother's Wedding Dress Recreated into Christening Gown

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Couture Dressmaker (@marusyagrace) Christening Gown from Mother's Wedding Gown Baptism is a very special moment. It is a sacred event as... Read more...

Boys Irish Christening Gown

New Irish christening gown for boys and girls. The linen baptismal outfit is hand embroidered with green, gold, and navy shamrock designs. Watch YouTube video of Mary Grace showcasing the... Read more...

Detachable Tulle Skirt | Flower Girl Dress

Photos and video of the THOMMY DRESS, a convertible flower girl dress for weddings, Bat Mitzvah, and First Communion. It is a custom and handmade linen and lace sheath dress... Read more...

Matron of Honor Dress

"A thing of beauty is a joy forever: Its loveliness increases..." Keats would have been very happy at my sister's wedding. At a time when nothing seemed certain and... Read more...

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Life of a Fashion Designer and Couture Dressmaker

Finish your race with style. Mary Grace Narkaj, a former collegiate swimmer and now fashion entrepreneur shares how she translated making beautiful things into making beautiful relationships. Listen to... Read more...

How to Tie the Perfect Bow on a Dress

For many years, Anagrassia customers have asked how we tie our satin and silk sashes on the flower girl and First Holy Communion dresses. We finally found time to create a... Read more...

Mother of the Bride Dress Jacket

Anagrassia's couture dressmaker and designer, Mary Grace, created a custom made dress jacket for her mother. The Mother of the bride coat is made with Italian pink floral silk wool... Read more...

DIY Wedding Flowers

Couture dressmaker shares her story of making her Do It Yourself wedding flowers, bouquets, and boutonnieres with Flower Moxie's wholesale bulk blooms during Covid. Read more...

Perfect Plus Size Dress for Girls

The new illusion neckline "Catherine" dress is made with lace, silk, and tulle. The soft bodice & made-to-order Communion or flower girl dress is perfect for plus size girls, who... Read more...

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Colorful Ukrainian Hand Embroidered Leather Crop Jacket with Maltese Cross and Inspired by Eastern European Kilims

Ukrainian inspired jacket handmade by Mary Grace Godfery, emerging luxury designer for Anagrassia. The crop genuine cognac leather and suede jacket is fully lined and made with authentic hand embroidery from... Read more...

Sustainable Fashion

What will the world look like in 20 or 30 years? Will people continue to wear disposable clothing? (The average life span of a garment is 3 years.) Will fast... Read more...

Mondaze

Sneak peek of a new Anagrassia collaborative project Read more...

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