Flashback to a bridal personalization, adding a mesh sleeve with lace to provide more coverage.
#weddingDress #reDesign #alterations #tailoring #tavCreations

This dress has some history. I’ll tell the full story slowly here. For now, it’s two most recent appearances- National Women’s show #ottawa in 2021 ( #stillMasking), and the last Halloween party we attended in 2019 as a ghost bride.
#steampunk #oldWest #pastel #laceAndSatin #millinery #TAVCreations #ottawaDesigner #bridal #themeWedding #halloweenCostume #teamcouture #sewing #hatmaking #bespoke

#sewing for a client- made two flower girl head pieces and a pocket square to match her dress. #ottawaDesigner #OttawaSewist #fabricArts #FabricFlowers #tavCreations #bridal #accessories

One of my students filmed this backstage at the school’s Fashion Show May 4th. We were all being a little silly and this was a moment! #ottawaDesigner #TAVCreations #OttawaSewingTeacher #sewing #flowingfabric #originalDesign #paintedchiffon

Had a fitting today of this #wip - it will be a #baladi dress for a dancer client. #blacksequins #customMade #ottawaSewist #ottawaDesigner #tavCreations #handbasted #couture

One of my brides shared some photos post wedding- the first was taken day 1- her mom’s dress that she could have worn as it, but she had a vision in mind! Photo 2 is from the big day- modifying the neckline, sleeves, and waistline to personalize it for her was an in depth adventure! Very pleased with the result! #TAVCreations #designer #bridal #ottawaSewist #reDesign #AlterationsSpecialist #reuse #vintage #maker #sewing

I was asked to do a #draping demo at school this week to help create some promotional video for upcoming courses. I won’t be teaching them, but I was happy to get to play a bit at the end of my day of teaching haute couture/sewing… #muslin #design #tavcreations #oldschool #fashionschool #fashion #ottawa

Today in the #tavcreations studio: vintage remake. 1 of 2 #redesigns happening this #bridalSeason with moms dresses. #unstitching #basting #makingitpersonal #customcouture! No pics til she’s married! #sewing #bridal #ottawaDesigner