At the beginning of this year we met and went over the sketches I had done. She settled on a 3 piece outfit. A corset top, a floor length trumpet skirt and a cropped bolero jacket with ¾ length sleeves. I took her measurements and while she went in search of fabric, I started on drafting the pattern.
She returned a week later with fabric. She has chosen a beautiful rich brown satin that seemed to change colour in the light. Depending on how the light hit it you could see tones of gold and eggplant. She also brought a Rochelle Lace in a lighter brown that was flecked with gold sequin. The lace was used as an overlay for the bodice.
I spoke with her after the wedding, and was delighted to hear how happy she was with her dress. She commented on how comfortable it was, and that she felt great wearing it. I was also flattered to hear that she had received many compliments. I was happy to hear that she was satisfied, as making my clients happy is always my #1 goal!
After her son’s wedding, she mentioned another she would be attending and had decided to revamp her mother of the groom dress. As much as she loves it, there isn’t much opportunity to wear a long evening gown. Sad, I know. If there were, my closet would be filled with them. I am a sucker for glamour!
We cut the skirt off at the knee, and decided on a satin cami under a wrap top made of the rochelle lace.
After two weddings she is now left with quite a few separates. A skirt, a bolero jacket, a corset, a satin cami and a lace wrap top.
I really enjoyed working with Carole. She is a great client, she knows what she likes and what suits her and since her mother was a seamstress she has a handle on the lingo and the ins and outs of the craft. I can’t wait to have her back!
No comments:
Post a Comment