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Everything She Seams…

Everything She Seams…

A journal documenting all of my creative projects: making couture wedding gowns for brides in NYC, and whatever else I can carve out the time and patience to create!

Category: Creating a Couture Gown

I often get phone calls and emails asking me what bridal salons carry my collection… The answer is, “None.” Each gown I make is crafted entirely by hand and made specifically to each bride’s measurements, which I personally take — they have to be absolutely precise. In this section I’ll be writing about my creative process — from the initial consultation with the bride, through the design, construction and fittings.

A Tale of Two Pillows, Part 2: A Wedding Anniversary Gift For One of My Brides

My last post was about the first pillow I ever made. This post is about the last pillow that I made (perhaps latest is the better word… Read more “A Tale of Two Pillows, Part 2: A Wedding Anniversary Gift For One of My Brides”

May 31, 2016May 31, 2016 by Colette

Avi’s Moroccan Inspired Wedding Gown

When I first met Avi she told me the sweetest story of how her fiancé had proposed to her: he had taken her on a surprise trip… Read more “Avi’s Moroccan Inspired Wedding Gown”

March 2, 2016March 4, 2016 by Colette

What’s a Design Consultation Like?

Since people often ask me how do they go about having me make a gown for them I thought I’d write about a particularly memorable bridal consultation… Read more “What’s a Design Consultation Like?”

May 9, 2014May 9, 2014 by Colette

Kate’s Bodice

This is a bodice I made for my couture bride, Kate, who was referred to me by her bridal stylist, Jackie Weppner, of Merci New York, after… Read more “Kate’s Bodice”

March 6, 2014 by Colette

Taking Measurements for a Couture Gown

Most people think that all you need to know to find a piece of clothing that fits is your size — or at most, your bust, waist,… Read more “Taking Measurements for a Couture Gown”

March 21, 2011March 24, 2011 by Colette

Consider the Groom

Something that I think is critically important in determining what a bride is going to look best in is to know what her groom looks like and… Read more “Consider the Groom”

February 11, 2011April 16, 2011 by Colette
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