Our Custom Design Process

Step One:

Our design process starts with a 30 minute virtual one-on-one design consultation with Shelby. You’ll need to gather all your ideas, dreams, and inspiration for the consultation. Once we’ve settled on a clear direction in terms of style, silhouette, fabrics, and colors it’s time to design and source! 

Step Two:

The garment design fee is a non-refundable $200 and is due after the initial design consultation if you wish to proceed with the custom design process. This amount however will be applied to the overall cost of your custom design. The design process takes about two weeks to complete at which point Shelby will meet with you to discuss the design, make any adjustments, and select fabrics we have sourced for you. You will also receive a quote on the overall cost of the design at which point a 50% deposit of the total estimate of the dress is required to start the construction process. 

Can’t make it for an in person meeting? No worries! We can send you the fabric and trim samples and take your measurements virtually! 

Step Three:

Construction begins! Cole will begin to pattern and construct your dress, as well as develop a fitting timeline for you. Each timeline is different and specific to you. After the garment is roughly constructed Nicole will do a first fitting with you and make sure the fit is best suited to your wants and needs. Adjustments will be made to the garment and then any finishing details will be added (lace, beading, trims, etc). The number of fittings varies but you can expect 2-4. We will do a final fitting to make sure everything looks amazing!