SweetAndSassyCouture's Profile

Bio

I can remember as a young child loving the elegance of fashion. I was intrigued with the clothing design from movies that I loved to watch - from the sweet Doris Day, to the sassy Kate Hepburn, to the classic Audrey Hepburn. Through the years I have been influenced by designers such as Edith Head, Coco Chanel, Diane von Furstenberg, Michael Kors and Valentino.

I remember making doll clothes fashioned out of plastic table cloths at 8 years old, and admiring certain dresses and jewelry of my mother’s that were classic. At 14, I learned to sew and made many clothes for myself; I hand-stitched a complete dress including the zipper and trim. I made my daughters’ First Communion dresses and veils, dresses for their formal dances, and multitudes of Cabbage Patch doll clothes. I have also done cross-stitch, candlewicking (sewing French knots onto fabric), decorated sweatshirts, various crafts, and knitting. I've cut hair for my family through the years, and I have enjoyed creating hairstyles and cutting my own hair since I was 13.

Now I am back to what I love - designing and sewing. I love selecting the fabric and trim to match the style of the pattern, and get excited as my creation comes to life.

On a personal note, my husband and I enjoy spending time with our family and love being with our 8 grandchildren. We go to the high school football games and love to watch movies

I hope you enjoy my fashions and would love to hear your comments or answer any questions you may have.

Mare Lemmo

Female, Born on February 27

Favorite Materials

taffeta, shantung, lace, charmeuse, silk, elegant trims