FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My custom garments vary depending on the occasion, type of materials needed, time from start to finish to make, and when the design is needed. For custom Prom dresses, my labor fee is $550 and materials cost is based upon the design. For Bridal Gowns my rate starts at $1200+ Cost of Materials and up and for Bridesmaids $150+ Cost of Materials and above depending on complexity and design needs. Custom swimwear, ready to wear, and or costumes start at $150 and go upward depending on style and time to make. Every client is treated on an individual basis, so price varies depending on the style, time to make from start to finish, size, fabric, and delivery deadline. Rushed projects will results in extra fees, but we can make it happen.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Usually I start by asking what the client wants in regards to style and when they need the garment and what occasion it is for. I usually ask for photo references as to design style, so I can an ideal of what they want and what style they like the most. I then create sketches based upon their preference, and present them via consultation in person. Once we decided upon the design, style, fabric choice, color, and price, I start working on the design. I usually make a sample for fittings if locally based and the client will try on the sample. Once we get the fit perfected, I cut out the real fabric and complete the garment for final fitting. I walk the client through the process step by step and update them throughout the entire garment making process.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a BFA in fashion design from the Art Insitute of Hollywood in California. I lived in Milan, Italy for a few months during a study abroad when I attended fashion school there and attended Milan Fashion week in 2007. I have owned by brand since 2009 and have been featured in several publications including a recent feature in Vogue UK and Glamour UK for my Fall 2016 showcase in Vancouver, B.C. I have showcased my collection in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New Orleans, and Vancouver. My line has been sold in boutiques in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami. I have extensive pattern making skills, couture sewing skills, draping skills, and swimwear sewing skills. I am proficient in hand sewing, beading detailed work, and tailoring.