In the Studio

BABES collective

 

Hey there! I'm excited to announce my return to the vintage clothing scene with BABES collective. BABES is a collaborative effort with my good friend Sarah-Ray Rundle, who acts as primary buyer and stylist for the shop. I'm bringing my past vintage experience to the table to help with merchandising and marketing. We're having fun! Stay tuned!

Last week at the studio

 Portland sky inspired lingerie! The Deco panty re-envisioned as a boythong.

 A bright orange illusion neckline bodysuit with opaque cups. Super excited for summer outfits.

A desert inspired longline bra and thong.

Happy Mother's Day!

My sweet Grammy, Gertrude 'Trudy' Riley

Mom, Great Grandmother, Grammy, and little Me

My beautiful Mama

The Tulip Festival

Two of my lady friends and I traveled to the Tulip Festival in a hollow old walnut shell of a vehicle named Winifred. Most of the fields had already been cut clean, but I still enjoyed the fading tulips...

Portugese Silk

My studiomate is Sarah of Yo! Vintage, so obviously our space is filled to the brim with amazing vintage. A few days ago I popped in and discovered the most gorgeous cantaloupe orange silk blouse. Feeling inspired, I decided to make my own version with this beautiful, petal soft orange and pink striped silk that I'd purchased in Portugal last year. The fabric is so sheer and precious, and the blouse can be worn in several ways. I'm looking forward to making more clothes for summer!

Urban Weeds

Lisa Warninger shot photos of me in February for Urban Weeds. I love what she does!

Night Pickin'

My favorite Spring past times are lying outside in the sun and picking flowers out of other people's gardens :)

Stills from the RR 2013 Video

I love these stills from the Spring 2013 video. Thanks to videographer Jeff Goldstein, Pardon Media, and model Sarah-Ray Rundle!

Spring at Lille

The Spring collections at Lille Boutique are so good. I'm no longer a Lille shop girl but I miss my days among all these pretty things! 

Fall/Winter 2013 Playlist.

Sally Mann

Love these early Sally Mann photos.

Unforeseen Circumstances

Another Unforeseen Circumstances lookbook to fawn over, photographed by Eric Kvatek. 

Calling Seamstresses and Patternmakers!

Photo from the RR Lookbook by Dan Busta. Model: Sarah-Ray Rundle

I'm seeking a pattern maker with experience patterning lingerie. I also need a skilled seamstress with great construction and finishing techniques to help produce soft bras bras and other lingerie. I've begun making samples and need help developing my concepts into products of exceptional quality. Please get in touch if you think you may have the skills I'm looking for!

Thanks,
Rachel

RR Interview on Duplex

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Jessica and Lindsay of Duplex Collective at my studio to discuss the RR line. Thanks ladies!

Read the interview.

Photo by Jessica Breedlove of Duplex Collective.

Happy 3rd Birthday to Modern Domestic!

ModernDomestic from DavidLee on Vimeo.

I've had some great days sewing at this lovely little studio in NE Portland. The gals are so knowledgeable and have helped me complete many a project. Congrats to Lupine and Michelle for 3 years!

Lately

I can't get enough orange in my life. Excited by this extra high waisted version of what I'm calling 'The Lex' panty. 

100 new business cards! I love handing these out everyday.

 My dear friend Robin gave me a RR necklace! I am obviously very fond of alliterative names.

Mesh fabric swatches galore. I learned the hard way: buy every damn swatch before spending any money on yardage!