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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!

Susanne – Newport Beach, California

When I met with Susanne for her initial consultation she had three must-haves for her gown: “Grace Kelly-esque,” a full skirt with box pleats, and a sleeved… Read more “Susanne – Newport Beach, California”

March 30, 2011March 30, 2011 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

My Birthday Cake

A few weeks ago when I was figuring out what I wanted to do to celebrate my 29th birthday — dinner with friends? a weekend trip? —… Read more “My Birthday Cake”

March 16, 2011March 16, 2011 by Colette

My Sister and Her Bridesmaids

Yesterday I wrote a post about how my sisters, cousins, and I used to play dress-up at my grandparents’ house when we were little, and it made… Read more “My Sister and Her Bridesmaids”

March 10, 2011April 16, 2011 by Colette

My Very First Wedding…

People always ask me how I got into making wedding dresses, have I always been obsessed with weddings or something? Not that I could think of; I… Read more “My Very First Wedding…”

March 9, 2011March 10, 2011 by Colette

Silk Ribbon Embroidery

These are some photos of a silk ribbon embroidery sampler I made once when I was home sick and bored out of my mind. I didn’t plan… Read more “Silk Ribbon Embroidery”

March 2, 2011March 29, 2011 by Colette

The Vancouver Sun – February 15, 2011

It’s always nice to get quoted in my hometown newspaper, The Vancouver Sun. The article, Say Yes to Which Dress? by Rebecca Tay and Alicia Powell ran on… Read more “The Vancouver Sun – February 15, 2011”

March 1, 2011April 17, 2011 by Colette

Colette – St. James, Barbados

Colette came to me with an interesting design and logistical challenge: she would be 7.5 months pregnant on her wedding day! This is a portrait I drew… Read more “Colette – St. James, Barbados”

February 28, 2011April 18, 2011 by Colette

Cristóbal Balenciaga: The Master

Two weeks ago, my parents were in town visiting and I took them with me to see Balenciaga: Spanish Master, at the Queen Sophía Spanish Institute on… Read more “Cristóbal Balenciaga: The Master”

February 25, 2011March 24, 2011 by Colette

Lisa – Toronto, Ontario

Lisa came to me looking for something long and slender, with a vintage 1920’s or 30’s feel. I made her gown from bias-cut silk charmeuse and complemented… Read more “Lisa – Toronto, Ontario”

February 24, 2011March 29, 2011 by Colette

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