Sarah Brogdon owns and operates Fashions by Sarah . She began her work as a dressmaker, specializing in wedding gowns and women’s wear. Her clientele, come from nearly every state in the union. As a Christian, she began to realize God’s call on her after a priest commissioned her to design and create vestments for him. Sarah has continued designing and creating vestments and beautiful wall hangings. Her work can be seen in churches throughout the United States and in Canada and Puerto Rico. Several of her creations adorn the walls of her home church. She feels the Lord has blessed her with a talent which brings people closer to God.

Sarah’s work as a seamstress and liturgical artist have taken her to many locations in the United States. She has taught classes on many different subjects and presents programs on a variety of topics from techniques to the business aspect. She has judged clothing at the local, county and state levels of several organizations, including Make it With Wool, VICCA (vocational schools), and the Illinois State Fair. She has also taught at the American Sewing Guild National Conference in Dallas TX.

Sarah is a past president of the Springfield Lincoln Land American Sewing Guild Chapter. She has been featured in the national magazines Sew News , Country Woman and Notions. Articles covering Sarah’s work have been published in the Jacksonville Journal Courier, Jacksonville Showcase, The Franklin Times and The Current. Since 1998, Sarah has created the stage backdrop for the Illinois Great Rivers Annual Conference. The largest stage backdrop was 15’ L x 25’ W.

Sarah hopes you enjoy her website and all the beautiful things that you see in it.