Brooks Ann Bespoke Sewing

06/02/2026

https://www.thestraightstitchpodcast.com/the-straight-stitch-podcast/episode-125costumes-couture-and-custom-fit-a-conversation-with-brooks-ann-camper

Whether you're interested in pattern drafting, fit, couture techniques, or simply hearing the story of a creative career built stitch by stitch, you'll find plenty of inspiration in this conversation.
https://www.thestraightstitchpodcast.com/the-straight-stitch-podcast/episode-125costumes-couture-and-custom-fit-a-conversation-with-brooks-ann-camper

06/02/2026

I’m on The Straight Stitch Podcast !

I had a really fun time chatting with Janet Szabo yesterday in our "messy offices". The episode is now available for your listening pleasure here: https://www.thestraightstitchpodcast.com/the-straight-stitch-podcast/episode-125costumes-couture-and-custom-fit-a-conversation-with-brooks-ann-camper and/or your favorite podcast app.

Here’s the intro!

“Today's guest is Brooks Ann Camper, custom garment expert, educator, and all-around joyful maker. Brooks Ann's path into sewing was anything but traditional. After discovering sewing (and irons!) as a senior in college, she went on to study costume construction, work in Broadway costume production, create couture bridalwear, and eventually develop her own approach to custom-fit garment sewing. Brooks Ann shares how her background in costume production shaped the way she thinks about fit, patternmaking, and the creative process. Along the way, she reflects on her journey from theatre and couture bridalwear to teaching sewists how to create clothing that truly fits both their bodies. Whether you're interested in pattern drafting, fit, couture techniques, or simply hearing the story of a creative career built stitch by stitch, you'll find plenty of inspiration in this conversation.”

Tell me what you think! (I’m still a little too nervous to listen.) And, if you like it, share it with a friend!

05/30/2026

A Higher Education in Solo Sewing

Do you only want to sew YOUR OWN clothes? You have advantages- and you may really love custom sewing!🪡

Instead of hacking fashion formulas, learn methods that are designed ⭐️specifically for the solo sewist⭐️- embracing the advantages of sewing for yourself while completely ignoring the “fashion industry”.

No fashion formulas.
No standards.
No sizes.
No charts.
It’s YOU learning to make clothes for YOU - without comparing yourself to anyone else.

It’s like a college course for creating your own clothing. 🎓

It’s also really fun.💕

✂️ SKIRT SKILLS is my Intro to Custom Sewing eCourse. Enrollment is OPEN! The classroom opens online June 10.

✂️ Learn more at LearnWithBrooksAnn.com. LINK IN BIO → Custom Sewing eCourses

“It’s so much more than garment construction. But it’s also an A+ education in garment construction.” - Claudia

05/23/2026

Take 5 mins to hear from 5 students! (Find each full interview on my website.)

SKIRT SKILLS is my Intro to Custom Sewing eCourse. Enrollment opens IN ONE WEEK on May 30! The classroom opens online June 10.

Learn more at LearnWithBrooksAnn.com. LINK IN BIO → Custom Sewing eCourses

“Skirt Skills was the best money I ever spent, in terms of getting SO MUCH MORE than I hoped or expected - and I did have high expectations.” - Alice

“After reading a huge amount of positive reviews, I wondered ‘is it too good to be true?’ Now I feel just like the people who wrote about their great experiences!” - Rudaina

04/24/2026

04/17/2026

🦋 NEW BLOG POST/SERIES: In my recent blog post and email “Love Letter”, I shared a bit about ANDY, a bride I worked with in 2019.

When so many of you let me know how much you liked her custom wedding dress, it seemed like a good time to finally document its creation process on the blog!

Check out PART 1 OF ANDY’S BRIDALWEAR BLOG SERIES, which shares (a little about why it took me so long and( a lot about DESIGNING & DRAPING the pattern of her 2019 wedding dress on a custom padded dress form.

In my recent blog post and “Love Letter”, I shared a bit about Andy, a bride I worked with in 2019.  When so many of you let me know how much you liked her custom wedding dress, it seemed like a good time to finally document its creation process on the blog! Welcome to Part 1 of […]

02/19/2026

An out-of-the-ordinary weather-contingent blog post about a personal "pet project" where the whole family gets involved. If you like dogs, this bonus post is for you!

They say documenting the process triples the production time. (And I work more slowly than most.) My Nimbus was cold.She needed a new coat, sooner than later. As someone who has been blogging the “behind the seams” process of my Makes since 2009, my usual custom garmentmaking practice involves t...

02/06/2026

I’m less than 5′ tall, and though my tables were custom made to match a comfortable height, I have yet to find a chair that works for me. 

While making this Vanishing Tie top, I decided to ditch the chair most of the time- even when machine sewing.

I got pretty good at it, and thought it was pretty fun! Now, I rarely machine sew sitting down!

I’m so curious: Do you ever machine sew while standing up?

👔 Follow the full story in “Constructing my Vanishing Tie Top” LINK IN BIO → New Blog Post

01/05/2026

👔 Welcome to the 3rd and final post about my Vanishing Tie Top- and it’s a DOOZY!

Follow along as I share 50+ photos and over a dozen video clips of constructing this couture top from start-to-finish.

As I’m writing this post (not as I was making this top), I am getting over the flu. I currently have the brain capacity to share and explain my process photos and videos, but not much in the way of writing witty words. So feast your eyes on the visuals, and I’ll catch you some other time for interesting philosophies and detailed directions. I want to get to the end of this blog post just as much as you do!

Catch up on Pt 1, and Pt 2, then LET’S GO!

👔 Follow the full photo-filled story in “Constructing my Vanishing Tie Top” https://brooksann.com/constructing-my-vanishing-tie-top/

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✂️SKIRT SKILLS enrollment is OPEN (and won’t open again until June!) LINK IN BIO!

“I envy those starting out sewing by taking this course. It's like learning to improvise in jazz to make your own music, instead of just reading the notes on the page. I’ve been following pattern instructions for decades, so I’m late to the game, but I’m sure enjoying learning!” - Jennifer

Welcome to the 3rd and final post about my Vanishing Tie Top- and it’s a DOOZY! Follow along as I share 50+ photos and over a dozen video clips of constructing this couture top from start-to-finish. As I’m writing this post (not as I was making this top), I am getting over the flu. I […]