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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 is a big day, so they take the dress selection very seriously! My niece and I started designing her dress last fall. Unfortunately, I wasn't happy with the first design and set it aside while I focused on other things. When I came back to the project (with only a week to go before the Mass), she had a completely different vision! 

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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 bring to so many! I am thrilled to share some photos of flower girls and junior bridesmaids in custom made Anagrassia dresses. It was a pleasure to work with the bride, the lucky aunt to all these flower girls and page boys! In this wedding party, the smiles are extra special because they are all part of the same family. It is a celebration of generations of commitment and the best fruits of this love.        For the girls, the bride chose from three different style dresses.  The youngest girls...

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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% off, the first three (local pick-up in South Bend, IN) sewing machine orders receive a free pink Singer iron ($69.99 value). One iron per person/order    Shop here: Singer Elite Sewing Machines       Because Saint Valentine is patron saint of birds, Briar Hill Designs Wishwell Nature's Way for Robert Kaufman bird and floral fabric is 25% off with promo code: VALENTINEBIRDS    

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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 his memoir, Spare.  When the WSJ journalists contacted me, I was happy to share my experiences with them.

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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 vary as Anagrassia grows and I know more about what you would like to see happening!    These classes are a great way to test out the new Singer Elite sewing machines, and are available for purchase in the studio or on the Anagrassia website. Sewing is an incredible upgrade to daily life at home, come see what you are missing!    ~Mary Grace, Owner of Anagrassia & Couture Dressmaker   Browse full list of classes here: Learn to Sew   Available classes as of today (Click Image):    Sip...

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