Custom
Clothing
Original Designs
I have chickens and they lay eggs. Does it really matter which came first? Custom clothing is similar. You can start with a gorgeous fabric and then create a design that shows it off. Or, start with a design that flatters you and then pair it to a fabric to match the season.
These are some of my original designs, which I constructed as prototypes for manufacture.
COUTURE TECHNIQUES
"Couture" is the French word for sewing. Sometimes, couture is called “single needle” tailoring. I call it "Slow Fashion." The clothing is made to measure, tried out in muslin to perfect the fit, then sewn again in the real fabric with a lot of hand stitching. It's the only way to get a truly perfect fit and a garment that lasts a lifetime.
RESTYLING, UPDATING, ALTERATIONS
Because I understand how clothing is designed and constructed, I can see how to make a favorite item new again. For example, add sleeves to a bare-arm shift, lift a skirt from the waist to preserve the detail along to hem, and redesign a neckline to flatter a new haircut. These are some of the tasks I’ve done for customers.
