Mary Lee’s Final Fitting

Mary Lee Edwards has come in for final fitting today and it was a great success. Her blouse is now in the finishing stage and should be completed within the next week. The blouse is made of silk crinkle chiffon, which is an elegant lightweight fabric with a flat-crepe texture. The color is absolutely beautiful on her and we are very excited to finish it for her! Check back next week for pictures of the end result.

And Bonnie’s Dress Begins

New to our studio this week is Bonnie who has ordered an evening gown for her daughter’s wedding. Yesterday we put together a mood board for her so she could get a feel for what we are thinking for her design. 

We showed her sketches and she gave us her input on how she wants the dress to look. 

For a general idea of fit and shape for the dress we made a sloper. From the sloper we will make a pattern for her dress. 

We’ll be posting more on Bonnie’s dress as the design develops. And continue to check back for more behind the scenes access to my studio

Fabric Inspirations

Today we are busy at work on the 2012 Spring collection fabric and trim boards- one of the many pre production aspects of putting together a collection! We took images from our overall collection mood board for inspiration. Fabrics like silk, organza, and chiffon look beautiful in creams and ivories.  The classic jeweled and beaded trims give a nice sparkle and really make these boards stand out! Be sure to check back for more design access and stay tuned for more sneak peeks in my studio!

Welcome to the Studio!

Welcome to the studio! Through the weeks we will be giving you a look into what it takes to make a couture garment. Today we patterned and fitted a muslin mock up of Mary Lee Edwards’ couture blouse. We are thrilled to be working with Mary Lee! Here are sketches and photos of her muslin blouse and the adorable gold buttons we found! Stay tuned for more access to the design process and the finished product of Mary Lee’s blouse!

Stay Tuned For More

behind the scenes ACCESS!!! Look forward to future posts highlighting the upcoming Spring 2012 bridal, cocktail, and evening wear collection that is being showcased at Cincinnati's Fall Fashion Week.