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" We Seem To Forget That Couture Is Craft"
~ Coco Chanel

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Welcome to my etsy shop!
Update: 10-30-09

I am starting to see the forest for the trees! If you have been patiently waiting for your order, please know that I am working on it and am making headway. Please remember that each order is important to me and that each order is made one piece at a time just for you! I insist on quality and will not back down......the faster I have to sew, the greater the chance for error.

I have temporarily taken down my custom ordering section so that I can get caught up and focus on the work at hand. If you are seriously interested in having something made, feel free to contact me and I will see what I can do.

Custom work generally takes between 2-4 months from start to finish depending on the project and my work load. Sampants and Bum Ruffles usually take much less time to make, but are still considered custom orders if you did not buy them pre-made. I get them done as fast as possible - anything can affect the timing, but I do my best to get orders out as quick as possible. Bridal should be started 6-12 months in advance.

Thank you all!!!!!! You will love your things when they arrive in your mailbox!

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I am a San Francisco clothing designer who has been creating clothing and costumes for the true free spirited for over 20 years.

Currently, I have a small line of dance wear that can easily be incorporated into your personal wardrobe, helping you to create for yourself a fun and individualistic style.

I have costumed many stars of the Tribal Belly dance world as well as many dancers and entertainers worldwide.

My unique sizing system has come about by compiling the sizes of hundreds of dancers and entertainers into a set of basic sizes that seem to fit most.

My clothing and costumes transform - taking you from the utilitarian mundane, to the whimsical and creative muse inside you all.

I pick and choose fabrics and materials to create a unique product that is often imitated, but cannot be replicated. I put my heart and soul into what I make. This business is my baby and how I earn my daily bread. By purchasing from me, you are supporting an artist who cares to bring beauty into the world the best way that she can. I am eternally grateful for your appreciation!

Items will be listed as I make them. Some colors and sizes may not be available on a constant basic as I still mainly make most of my garments one at a time.

I do take each and every order or purchase seriously. If I do not get to your message or email as quickly as you would like, please know that on some days I have to make the choice of sewing/doing errands, or being on the computer for hours. Either I or one of my wonderful helpers will get to you ASAP!!!!!
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Please ask me for info on custom sizing and color availability!

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KathleenCrowleyCostumeCouture got a nice mention in the new online Auxiliary Magazine - http://auxiliarymagazine.com!
We are mentioned in the fashion section under the article "Sepia Colored Glasses"

~There is a really cool interview with me in Big Top Magazine!
Check it out!
http://bigtopmagazine.com/Style/Kathleencrowley.html

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You can visit me to see lots of pics of Fluffie Rufflies and other fun things at:

http://www.kathleencrowley.com

http://www.facebbo.com/kathleencrowley

http://www.facebook.com/kathleencrowleycostumecouture

http://tribes.tribe.net/kathleencrowleycostumecouture

http://www.myspace.com/kathleencrowley

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