Dressmakers Notebook

By Andi Bowen

On Craft, Couture and Creative Process

The skills behind the Met Gala

The skills behind the Met Gala

The skills behind the Met GalaAndromeda 'Andi' Bowen
Published on: 09/05/2026

Let's talk about what skills you need to create a Met Gala worthy design.

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Finding the strength again

Finding the strength again

Finding the strength againAndromeda 'Andi' Bowen
Published on: 08/11/2025

So now I am moving again in 2 weeks and I have to keep putting all of my plans on hold! Here's what I'm currently working on while I pack up boxes again.

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Deciding my next steps

Deciding my next steps

Deciding my next stepsAndromeda 'Andi' Bowen
Published on: 19/09/2025

I've made so many changes over the years because the world is really hard and expensive right now. I'm just trying to find the best solution.

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Where I ended

Where I ended

Where I endedAndromeda 'Andi' Bowen
Published on: 05/09/2025

Before I start rebuilding my business from the ground up, I'd like to take a step back and see why I needed to stop in the first place.

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