custom. couture. design
I work with you to curate custom pieces where the experience is collaborative and tailored to your needs. No matter the occasion, we work together to design one-of-a-kind pieces that last. I welcome working with individuals working through their gender indentity, disability or orientation and am honoured to design something that feels comfortable in your skin.
Please allow at least 4-12 weeks for garment construction and developmet.
✻ CONSULTATION
Initial consultations take approximately one hour and can be done virtually or in person. Typically I recommend in-person visits to browse in-house fabric options.
✻ DESIGN
Designing your piece can happen either before, during or after our consultation. We sketch your dream concept and come up with a plan of action and production guide.
✻ FABRIC SELECTION
If we don’t have a fabric in-house for your project, we’ll select from a range of online and local fabrics to make your piece. We prioritize working with upcycled materials and deadstock fabrics first before moving towards commercial retail.
✻ Drafting & SAMPLE MAKING
A pattern is made to your exact measurements and a sample is made to test the fit and overall style of your design. This is where we ensure your piece will fit perfectly. As will be a couture piece, this process is essential.
✻ Sewing
This part goes in tandem with the Sample Making stage and continues towards the end of the project! It’s the part where we get to see the final product finally come to life.
✻ delivery/pickup
The time has come! Your piece is ready to be worn and loved. Delivery is available within Canada and UK and pick-ups and final fittings are done in-house at the studio in Vancouver. This is the time to revel in it, snap some awesome photos and strut your stuff!
