The Custom Couture Process
Before I get into blogging about my newest bride, I thought I’d write a general post detailing an overview of my process and what to expect when commissioning your custom couture wedding dress. I know! I know! This big long post looks like a lot of work. And it is, but it is also a […]
Diane’s mockup fittings and shrinking patterns
Those of you who guessed that Diane would choose the neutral palette for her custom bridal pants ensemble were correct! The pic above is of one of our mockups. Mockups are sample garments made of similar, yet inexpensive, fabric so that we can make all of our pattern adjustments before beginning the real garments. In […]
Inspirations and Sketches for Diane’s Bridal Ensemble
Diane and her fiancé met me at my home studio for our Design Consultation just before the New Year. We talked a lot about what she was looking for in a wedding ensemble and her preferences in colors and fabrics. It would be an evening Spring wedding and the ceremony would be outdoors at Fearrington Village […]
Kent Corley Photography of Loula’s Wedding Dress
Loula’s custom couture dress was finally finished and photo-ready! I love the point in the process where I take my completed creations to Kent Corley Photography to get some awesome shots for my portfolio. Kent is a product photographer who I have become good friends with as well as work with as a stylist on […]
Fabric Shopping with Loula
Loula and I visited two fabric stores while she was in town for her first fitting. Usually the first fabric shopping trip comes a little earlier in the process when we are still working out the design of the dress. Since Loula is from out of state, this was actually our first time really diving […]
Margaret’s Delivery Day Photo Shoot!
I visited Margaret’s beautiful home for the Delivery of her custom Brooks Ann Camper Bridal Couture mother-of-the-bride ensemble. Her husband had just finished handcrafting an amazing deck overlooking their backyard. I brought my camera and took these snapshots of Margaret wearing her one-of-a-kind dress and jacket for the first time!
Margaret’s Design Consultation and Pinterest
In last week’s post I mentioned that even though bespoke dressmaking is an old and traditional art, I love using modern tools to make the experience more fun and stress free. One of my favorite modern tools is Pinterest. Once I read Margaret’s questionnaire answers, and spoke to her in person at our free Initial […]
Retrospective: The making of a dress, a blog & a business
Leah’s wedding dress was the first real wedding dress that I created for someone I did not already know. It’s funny to think of it that way, because since working with her on her dress, Leah has become one of my most treasured friends and someone I hope to always have as a part […]
Retrospective: My Own Raw Silk & Cotton Lace Wedding Dress
Yes, I made my own wedding dress. After making his sister Katie’s wedding dress and his sister Melissa’s wedding dress, I got engaged to my wonderful amazing handsome husband Charles. Our wedding was held on the afternoon of the Ides of March 2008. It was our seven year Kissaversary. So what does the wedding dressmaker […]
