TAV CreationsFeb 21
Customizing a bridal gown is one of my specialties. This strapless dress needed to be made larger through the body and have a set of detachable custom sleeves added.
The bride was able to order 2 metres of the matching fabric.
I decided to add the pleating detail to the added sleeves as it complemented the existing pleats on the dress.
Adding the corset option and making a wide lacing worked great along with letting out sides and centre back seams.
I also made a pair of fingerless v handed opera gloves with a loop over the middle finger ( no photo but they were lovely) …
#customCouture #customDesign #bridalalterations #ottawaDesigner
TAV CreationsJan 11
First week back to #teaching haute #couture/#sewing this week involved using nylon #horsehair braid to support garment hems as well as in embellished head pieces.
#fascinator #hairpiece #embellishments #ottawaDesigner #sewingTeacher
TAV CreationsJun 6, 2025

So, I still have a lot of fabrics and supplies to try to send on to useful lives, but I am not prepared to donate it just yet.
I have been told to try Poshmark for selling online.

Mainly I’ll start with pre-cut bridal laces, appliqués both with and without beads and sequins, and a few pre-made pieces like boleros / toppers/ sleeves that can work with strapless dresses.

Anyone have any other suggestions for online sales?

I do have a page on my website already listing items for sale, and will bump it to a more visible spot…
#ottawaDesigner #canada #online #bridalsupplies

TAV CreationsApr 19, 2025
Finished this custom bomber jacket in lovely wool blend with a black flannel lining for a client this morning. Then friends dropped off their old canopy/ outside shelter and we “test” set it up.
Now I’m going to sit out back to do computer related work outside…. #aprilInOttawa #ottawaDesigner #ottawaSewist #selfEmployed #sewing #jacket #wool #fashion #selfCare
TAV CreationsApr 15, 2025

Quickly wrote up this today as I finished < fingers crossed, nothing changes at pick up later this week> this client project:
https://tav-creations.com/lilac-for-a-spring-wedding/

#OttawaDesigner #sewist #customSewing #wedding #MotherOfGroom #upcycling #repurposing

Lilac for a Spring Wedding | TAV Creations

TAV CreationsMar 8, 2025
That time I added layers of blush tulle and twinkling lights to a wedding dress for their NYE wedding at the NAC in Ottawa. Hours spent #handstitching the tiny string lights in place on the under layers. The battery packs (4) were held in place in fabric pockets I added to the hoop skirt worn under the dress.
#creativity #twinklingLights #customBridal #ottawaDesigner #sewing #bridal #bespoke
TAV CreationsMar 5, 2025
#memoryLane #bridesmaidDress I made for a large bridal party- this one was my favourite of the group. The printed #chiffon fell so beautifully and the client was a dream!
Not your average bridesmaid dress for sure so kudos to the bride- all of her ladies had a pewter, silver colour scheme and their own designs.
#customCouture
#ottawaDesigner #TAVCreationsOriginal #sewing
TAV CreationsFeb 19, 2025

Another #redesign project from a few years back took Grandma’s dress and make it new. They shared photos of the first wedding, and mom wearing it too, and then my client.

#upcycling #bridal #ottawaDesigner #remake #sewing #lace #vintage

TAV CreationsFeb 11, 2025

This week I'll be cutting out a dress and jacket, co-designed with the Mom of Groom, using the #satin #jacquard from her mother's #wedding dress and some lilac #silk her son - the groom - brought her years ago from a trip to Thailand.

So, #upcycling at it's best, reusing every morsel of this lovely ivory - and she's going to dye it to complement the lilac! And while it travelled the world, at this stage, it's become #deadstock as it is at least 5 years waiting to be made into something...

I'm cutting the pieces and handing them off to her to dye, then I'll get them back to begin the assembly...
#wip #customSewing #OttawaDesigner #sustainableSewing

Photo only shows some of the pieces as they are split amongst 3 segments of skirt .

TAV CreationsFeb 8, 2025
Dancers performing wearing #TAVCreationsOriginal costumes . burgundy/plum/purple colour scheme.
#danseOrientale #baladi #bellydance #bedleh #cabaret #ottawaDesigner