- Initial consultation. At our first meeting, we'll
discuss your ideas and sketch out your unique design
together.
- Pricing. I'll provide you with a written quotation and
timetable for completion of the garment.
- Toile fitting. The first fitting is with a toile (a
full mock-up of the garment in calico). This allows you to see how
the design suits you and we can discuss any changes. The toile is
just one of many couture techniques I use.
- Tacked fitting. Using the altered toile as my pattern,
I cut the garment fabric which is then hand-tacked and fitted so
that any further changes can be made before permanently stitching
the fabric.
- Further construction and fittings. Your garment will
develop over several stages. During that time, there may be two or
three additional fittings. Fittings give you a say in the creation
of your garment and help to ensure that it fits perfectly. I use
many couture techniques in construction, from the selection of
backing fabrics through to intensive hand-stitching, to achieve
the perfect finish.
Click on any of the images for a more detailed picture.
''Thank you, the dress was brilliant, it didn't feel weird because
you took all that time working out what I would feel comfortable
in. I felt like a princess.'' Marion, Cambridge.
