Finished pieces & upcoming projects
A look at what Shonda is working on — and what we'll be making together in the Academy this year.
Hand smocked bodice
Bullion roses on Swiss batiste
Spring slip dress
Lace-edged hem, mother-of-pearl buttons
Tools of the trade
Wooden spools, pearl pins, embroidery scissors
The Mary-Margaret dress
Vintage lace collar, hand-finished hem
In-progress moments
The little stages between a folded piece of fabric and a finished heirloom — the part most people never see.
On the girls
Heirlooms are meant to be lived in. Photos of Eleanor, Mary-Margaret, and students' little ones wearing finished pieces.
Upcoming projects
The Garden Party Dress
A cap-sleeve smocked dress in Swiss batiste with hand-embroidered daisies along the bodice. Beginner-friendly with optional advanced finishing.
Eleanor's Sundress
Inspired by the dresses Shonda makes for her granddaughter — soft pinks, lace edging, and French seams throughout.
The Heirloom Christening Gown
Our most ambitious project — a full-length gown with lace inset, suitable to be passed down for generations.