- Brides ·
- Construction ·
- Custom Sewing ·
Quick Custom Cotton Crinoline (Say that 3 times fast!)
While I was waiting for Greta’s special order silk shantung to arrive, I took the time to create her custom crinoline. A crinoline is type…
- A Couture Sewing blog
Other Offerings:
Browse by topic:
Category: Construction
- Brides ·
- Construction ·
- Fabrics ·
Working from the Inside Out: Underlinings and Linings
One of the techniques that really makes a garment couture is the use of underlining. Though it adds many hours to the dressmaking process, it…
- Brides ·
- Construction ·
- Finishing ·
Finishing Touches
Our final fitting went perfectly (so much so that I forgot to take any photos) and I was finally able to start the couture finishing…
Last Minute Surprise
A few weeks ago, Michelle came to my studio in Hillsborough for her first Fabric Fitting. The Fabric Fitting is the first time that my…
- Brides ·
- Construction ·
- Fabrics ·
Fabric Fitting Preview
The dress was marked, prepped, cut and assembled for our first fabric fitting. Different fabrics act differently so it is important that I not rely…
Inside the Collar
A lot of work goes into a tailored collar in order for it to stand nicely in the back and roll beautifully across the shoulders. …
If it’s not perfect, it won’t do.
As you know by now, every Brooks Ann Camper dress has never been made before and will never be made again. The design and construction…
- Brides ·
- Construction ·
- Michelle ·
Wedding Dress in Progress
Whew! After Michelle’s special order fabrics arrived, I began working like crazy on her wedding dress. So much so that I haven’t blogged in a…
- Accessories ·
- Brides ·
- Construction ·
Gussets and Beads
When sewing a beaded garment by machine, it is usually necessary to remove the beads that will be in the seam and the seam allowance…
I've got more to share!
Let's keep in touch!
Get my exclusive newsletter essays, blog posts, podcast episodes, course announcements, and extra sewing goodies right in your inbox.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
I've got more to share!
Let's keep in touch!
Get my newsletter, blog posts, podcast episodes, course announcements, and extra sewing goodies right in your inbox.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
As seen on:
BROOKS ANN BESPOKE, LLC | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY POLICY | SITE CREDITS