Skip to main content

The Work

Real work from my studio: gowns, bridal parties, tailoring and repairs.

26 pieces shown

After alteration
Before alteration

Sage satin bridesmaid dress, hem shortened 10 inches, original hem finish kept

Drag to see the difference.

Every alteration starts with a garment that almost fits and ends with one that feels made for you. Use the slider to compare the before and after, or scroll down to browse the full portfolio.

Bridal Gown: Bustle added and detachable sleeves constructed, worn on the day

Bridal Gown

Bustle added and detachable sleeves constructed, worn on the day

Bustle: Bustle set, train secured for the reception

Bustle

Bustle set, train secured for the reception

Final Press: Steaming on the wedding morning. A final press is included before every pickup

Final Press

Steaming on the wedding morning. A final press is included before every pickup

Evening Gown: Hem raised and slit re-cut to length

Evening Gown

Hem raised and slit re-cut to length

Swim Top: Custom swim top, made to fit

Swim Top

Custom swim top, made to fit

Yellow Satin Dress: Custom yellow satin dress, built from scratch

Yellow Satin Dress

Custom yellow satin dress, built from scratch

Child's Blazer: Custom child's blazer in red houndstooth

Child's Blazer

Custom child's blazer in red houndstooth

Child's Blazer: The same blazer in progress, pieces cut and interfaced

Child's Blazer

The same blazer in progress, pieces cut and interfaced

Draping in Progress: Muslin draped and marked on the form

Draping in Progress

Muslin draped and marked on the form

Bridal Gown: The same gown on the wedding morning, detachable sleeves on

Bridal Gown

The same gown on the wedding morning, detachable sleeves on

Bustle: Bustle set, train secured for the reception

Bustle

Bustle set, train secured for the reception

Bridesmaid Dress: Magenta satin, hem raised and skirt waist taken in

Bridesmaid Dress

Magenta satin, hem raised and skirt waist taken in

Hem in Progress: Pinned and marked at the first fitting

Hem in Progress

Pinned and marked at the first fitting

Batik Top: Custom batik top, zipper detail

Batik Top

Custom batik top, zipper detail

Annie Costume: Costume built for the title role in Annie

Annie Costume

Costume built for the title role in Annie

Yellow Satin Dress: The same dress from the back, seams shaped through the waist

Yellow Satin Dress

The same dress from the back, seams shaped through the waist

Bodice in Progress: Muslin bodice pinned and marked on the form

Bodice in Progress

Muslin bodice pinned and marked on the form

Bustle Fitting: Train gathered and pinned at the bustle fitting

Bustle Fitting

Train gathered and pinned at the bustle fitting

Bridal Party: Full bridal party, every dress fitted and altered

Bridal Party

Full bridal party, every dress fitted and altered

Bride and Bridesmaid: Bridesmaid dress: skirt waist taken in and hem raised 3 inches

Bride and Bridesmaid

Bridesmaid dress: skirt waist taken in and hem raised 3 inches

Bridesmaid Dress: Back view: waist taken in and corset closure repaired

Bridesmaid Dress

Back view: waist taken in and corset closure repaired

Batik Top: Custom batik top, zipper set into the back

Batik Top

Custom batik top, zipper set into the back

Batik Set: Custom batik set: cropped top and matching overshirt

Batik Set

Custom batik set: cropped top and matching overshirt

Floral Dress: Custom floral dress with lace sashes at the hip

Floral Dress

Custom floral dress with lace sashes at the hip

Horned Ski Mask: Custom horned balaclava

Horned Ski Mask

Custom horned balaclava

Boxer Shorts: Custom boxer shorts, made in a batch with one pair monogrammed

Boxer Shorts

Custom boxer shorts, made in a batch with one pair monogrammed

Getting married in 2027?

Bridal fittings reopen early 2027. Waitlist brides get first choice of fitting dates, in the order they joined.

Save my place