Fashion Patternmaking
How do you do it? For our retail clients who order a dress or suit, our whole process seems simple and straight-forward. They tell us a bit about what they are looking for and we create a completely unique garment that fits them well. For other dressmakers and industry professionals, this is a bit more [...]
Designing a Wedding Dress
We are making many wonderful wedding dresses this season, but especially exciting is the dress that I am making for my own wedding. A.J. and I are getting married this summer and are planning our wedding attire. Right now I am in the process of designing my dress. If you order a custom wedding dress, [...]
Denver Fashion (and Wedding) Photography
We started our custom clothing business a few years ago, and, from the very start, we were faced with the challenge of getting good photographs. For a business that sells via the internet, photos often make the difference between whether pieces sell or don’t. But for our business, the challenge is doubly great. Everything we [...]
Working from Vintage Patterns
We can draft almost anything imaginable and wedding dresses are no exception. But, occasionally, a customer comes to us with a vintage pattern that she wants to see come to life as a modern dress. When we work from a vintage pattern, some modernization is almost certainly necessary. Darts need to be shortened or moved [...]
What is a muslin?
When you buy a jacket at the store, there are several sizes that you can try on. Of course, none of them will fit perfectly, as every body is a bit different. But after trying on a couple you find the one that fits the best. Often this means that if you purchase a jacket [...]
