Stitched Just for You

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Custom Garments with Dress Your Best

From the 1700s to modern day, I design and build custom pieces that fit, flatter, and tell your story—18th-century gowns, 1860s ensembles, vintage recreations, and modern heirlooms.

The Process

  1. Consultation — Share your vision, inspiration photos, timeline, and budget.
  2. Design & Estimate — I provide an estimate of labor hours and materials.
  3. Fittings — We schedule fittings as needed to perfect the fit (no extra fitting fees).
  4. Completion — Pickup or shipped delivery when your garment is finished.

Pricing

Labor: $30/hour for custom garment construction.

Materials: You may provide your own fabric and notions, or I can source them for you. When I source materials, a 20% sourcing fee is applied and applicable sales tax is included in the materials total.

Deposits & Timelines: A 50% deposit is required for custom orders. Rush work may incur a 20% rush fee.

Payment Methods: Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, cash, or check. (No debit/credit cards.)

Vintage brass cash register
A nod to tradition: craftsmanship first, clear pricing always.
Ornate vintage scissors engraving
Craftsmanship and detail—where form meets function.
Dressmaker’s scissors with thread and buttons
Tools of the trade—thread, scissors, buttons, and precision.
Mixed media vintage sewing supplies
The full atelier—sewing tools, buttons, trims, and inspiration.

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1840s linen frock coat from The MET (public domain)
1860s frock coat & trousers — period construction, hand finishing where appropriate.
Vintage drawing including 18th-century waistcoat
18th-century waistcoat & breeches — linen/cotton blends, covered buttons, hand-worked details.
Vintage waistcoat illustration
Modern waistcoats (e.g., “Tombstone” vest) — wool shell, clean linings, covered buttons.
British silk dress ca. 1725 from The MET (public domain)
18th-century day dresses — gathered or pleated skirts, bishop sleeves, piping, and hem facings.
French silk dress ca. 1775 from The MET (public domain)
18th-century gowns — stays, petticoats, period closures, appropriate fibers.
Vintage heirloom dress drawing
Modern heirloom dresses — custom patterning, natural fibers, heirloom finishes.

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The Process

Every custom project begins with a conversation. I work closely with clients to bring their ideas to life, whether it’s a historically accurate 18th-century gown, a Civil War ensemble, or a modern heirloom piece. Together, we’ll review design details, fabrics, and timelines to ensure your garment is tailored to you.

Consultation – We discuss your vision, inspirations, and fabric choices.

Design & Estimate – I provide an estimate for labor hours and material costs.

Fittings – We’ll schedule fittings as needed to perfect the fit.

Completion – Your custom garment will be delivered or available for pickup once finished.

Pricing

Vintage cash register with ornate details inside a decorated room, with a person sitting in the background.

Labor: $30/hour for custom garment construction.

  1. Fabric: You may provide your own fabric, or I can source it for you. If I supply the fabric, the cost will be added to your invoice (with a 20% sourcing fee applied).

  2. Other Materials: Clients are responsible for notions (thread, buttons, zippers, trims, etc.), or I can provide them at cost + sourcing.