Introducing a New Draping Method
The hammered silk skirt was made using a placket behind the measured ruching. Inspired by the trendy cord ruching that I am seeing everywhere but wanting something a little different and more refined, I came up with a new technique that looks especially incredible rendered in hammered silk. The skirt has the measured ruching along the right side of the skirt, lifting the ankle length skirt asymmetrically to show the leg while adding volume and dimension to the skirt.
A fabulous textile like a fine hammered silk displays best when a technique is used to show the drape, pattern and weight in a way that conveys the characteristics of the textile to people other the person wearing the garment. A person wearing the garment will always know how the fabric feels, but someone walking past won't notice the luxe nature of the fabric unless it is communicated through the design and drape. Think of a fine silk chiffon floor length skirt billowing in the breeze as someone walks past you. You'll immediately recognize that the fabric is soft, airy and light as a feather. The same can be done with a controlled drape such as ruching or the measured ruching technique I used in this skirt. The drape captures the light and showcases the buttery softness and texture.
The skirt is kept simple other than the ruching with a desire to keep the skirt effortless. However, the 'simple' nature of the drape doesn't mean it's simple to accomplish. The mannequin needs to be prepared for the individual measurements of the client, meaning I sometimes need to pad the hips to match her individual measurements. After the measured ruching is done at the front right, the fabric needs to be hand draped on the prepared dress form to get the three back waist pleats and the lower left side pleats perfectly coifed. The reason this needs to be done individually for each skirt is because as the measurements change, the entire drape shifts in ways that wouldn't work well in a pattern grading.
After the skirt hand draping is perfected, the skirt is completed with a one inch waist belt and matching silk charmeuse lining. An invisible zipper is installed at the left side, completed with a black hook and eye at the waist belt. Finally, the seams are all finished and the labels are hand sewn into the belt and seams. After the garment is carefully checked for errors, fit and quality, it is carefully wrapped in tissue paper and shipped out to the special client.
Skirt: Hammered Silk Ruched Skirt by Kate Stoltz
Sweater: Designer's Own
Shoes: Halo by Sacha London ($160.00)
XOXO
Kate Stoltz
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My name is George Jenks, and I want to share something deeply personal that I hope might help someone out there. A few months ago, I fell victim to a binary trading scam that ended up costing me around $180,000 worth of Bitcoin. It was one of the most painful and disheartening experiences of my life. I truly believed I was making a smart investment—everything looked legitimate, from the website to the so-called “financial advisors” who kept reassuring me. But the moment I tried to withdraw my funds, everything went quiet. They stopped replying, and reality hit me hard. I had been scammed.
I was devastated. Not just because of the money, but because of how helpless I felt. After doing some research and reading stories from people in similar situations, I came across a company called Cloudstrike Cyber Service. At first, I didn’t get my hopes up—let’s be honest, after losing that much, it’s hard to trust anyone. But I figured I had nothing more to lose, so I reached out to them at [Cloudstrikecyber@gmail.com]
From the beginning, they were incredibly professional and straightforward. They didn’t promise miracles, but they did assure me they would do everything in their power to trace and recover the stolen assets. And that’s exactly what they did. Through careful blockchain analysis, technical expertise, and persistent work, they were able to track down the stolen funds and successfully recover a large portion of what I had lost. It felt like waking up from a nightmare.
To this day, I still don’t know how to properly thank them. What they did went beyond just helping me get my money back—they gave me back my peace of mind. The best way I can show my appreciation is by recommending them to anyone who’s going through something similar. If you’ve been scammed or lost money in crypto fraud, I strongly encourage you to contact them. Their email is [Cloudstrikecyber@gmail.com]
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Then, just like that, it was gone. The platform stopped updating. Emails bounced back. My dashboard froze. And I realized the terrifying truth: I’d been scammed.
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If you need to reach them, their email is [Cloudstrikecyber@gmail.com]
WhatsApp:+1 (260) 408-3923
Bitcoin Recovery Testimony – From a Retired pilot
Earlier this year, I went through one of the most stressful experiences of my life. I lost $605,000 to what turned out to be an elaborate investment scam. It started like most of these things do — with a convincing platform, promising high returns through crypto staking and arbitrage. The interface looked polished, the support team responded quickly, and for a while, everything seemed to be running smoothly. I even saw some small early returns, which gave me confidence to invest more.
Then, just like that, it was gone. The platform stopped updating. Emails bounced back. My dashboard froze. And I realized the terrifying truth: I’d been scammed.
The feeling that followed was a mix of disbelief, shame, and helplessness. I thought my money was gone for good. But after doing some research and reaching out in online forums, I came across a company called CLOUDSTRIKE CYBER Security Company. At that point, I had nothing to lose, so I reached out to them via email at [Cloudstrikecyber@gmail.com]
To my surprise, they responded quickly and professionally. From the very beginning, their team made me feel heard. They didn’t make any exaggerated promises, but they were confident they could help. I shared everything I had — wallet addresses, transaction records, emails, even screenshots of my chats with the scammers.
Cloudstrike got to work immediately. They used advanced blockchain tracing tools to follow the trail of my stolen crypto. Even though the scammers tried to cover their tracks by moving funds through different wallets and crypto mixers, Cloudstrike’s team managed to untangle the web. They identified where the money had gone and who had control over the wallets.
They then coordinated with a network of cryptocurrency exchanges and legal advisors to file the necessary reports. Through their efforts, the suspicious accounts were flagged and frozen. Over the next few weeks, they were able to recover the entire $605,000. The funds were transferred back to my wallet securely, in verified stages. I received constant updates, and they explained every step of the process clearly, which gave me real peace of mind.
Even after the funds were returned,Cloudstrike went a step further. They helped me do a full security audit, showed me how to better protect my assets going forward, and gave me practical tips on avoiding similar scams in the future.
To say I’m grateful is an understatement. I never thought I’d see that money again. What impressed me most wasn’t just their technical skill, but their honesty and professionalism throughout the process. They treated my case with urgency, respect, and care — something you rarely find these days.
If you or someone you know has fallen victim to a crypto scam, I can’t recommend Cloudstrike Cyber Security Company enough. They are the real deal.
If you need to reach them, their email is [Cloudstrikecyber@gmail.com]
WhatsApp:+1 (260) 408-3923