Custom Design Process Guide
FOR LOCAL CLIENTS (In-Person Service)
STEP 1: Initial Consultation
Timeline: Week 0
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Schedule your consultation appointment $50 (A non-refundable consultation fee that goes towards your grand total)
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Duration: 45 minutes - 1 hour
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What happens:
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Meet in studio to discuss your vision and event details
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Review inspiration photos and design ideas
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Take full measurements (bust, waist, hips, length, etc.)
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Examine fabric swatches and material options
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Discuss timeline, budget, and design complexity
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Review policies and pricing structure
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What to bring:
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Inspiration photos/Pinterest boards
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Event date and details
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Budget range
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Any specific fabric/color preferences
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Undergarments you plan to wear with the dress
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STEP 2: Design Proposal & Agreement
Timeline: Within 3-5 days after consultation
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Receive detailed design sketch and fabric recommendations
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Review itemized quote including:
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Labor costs
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Estimated fabric and material costs
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Timeline with fitting dates
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Total estimated investment
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To proceed:
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Approve design and quote
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Sign design agreement
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Pay 50% deposit to begin work
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STEP 3: Fabric Selection & Sourcing
Timeline: Week 1-2
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Final fabric selections made together (in-studio or virtual)
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Swatches provided for your approval
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Materials ordered and received
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Production officially begins once all materials arrive
STEP 4: First Fitting - Construction Phase
Timeline: Week 3-4 (varies by complexity)
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Dress is partially constructed (muslin or actual fabric)
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What happens:
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Try on the piece to check fit and proportions
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Assess silhouette and overall structure
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Make adjustments to fit, length, neckline
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Confirm embellishment placement if applicable
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Duration: 30-45 minutes
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Adjustments noted and incorporated
STEP 5: Second Fitting - Refinement Phase
Timeline: Week 5-6
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Dress is 75-80% complete
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What happens:
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Try on nearly finished piece
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Final fit adjustments (taking in, letting out, hemming)
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Embellishments are being added or finalized
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Ensure comfort and movement
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Duration: 30-45 minutes
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Final tweaks made
STEP 6: Final Fitting & Pickup
Timeline: Week 7-8 (or per agreed timeline)
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Your completed custom piece is ready!
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What happens:
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Final try-on to ensure perfection
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Styling consultation and tips
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Care instructions provided
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Photo documentation (with your permission)
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Pay remaining balance
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Take your dress home and be ASTONISHING!
STEP 7: Post-Event Follow-Up
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Share photos from your event (we love to see you shine!)
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Minor adjustments or steaming available within 2 weeks if needed
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Leave a review or testimonial