Atelier notebook

Handmade jewellery that completes a guest look

The neckline, hairstyle and dress details help guide your choice of earrings and pendant. A look through the boutique’s jewellery. Read more...

Phone Pouches and Crossbody Bags: This Autumn's Handmade Accessory

When October arrives, I change bags the way I change coats. A look at the phone pouches and crossbody bags coming out of the workshop this season. Read more...

What Years in the Atelier Have Taught Me About Listening Before Sewing

The questions I ask before proposing an alteration and what I observe when fitting a garment in movement to understand the source of discomfort. Read more...

Why I Choose Natural Fabrics for Made-to-Measure Sewing

Why I choose natural fibres for some commissions and when I prefer a blend or technical fabric. The decision depends on the particular fabric and its use. Read more...

How to Choose the Right Person to Alter or Make Your Dress

What to ask and what to look for before trusting your dress to a seamstress or tailor: the signs that set a good professional apart. Read more...

Measuring and fitting: what a dressmaker observes before drafting a pattern

Taking measurements also reveals posture, asymmetries and movement. I explain what I look at alongside the numbers before drafting a pattern. Read more...

Occasion dresses for different body shapes: finding your fit

Two people wearing the same size may need different alterations. I explain how to assess cuts, proportions and comfort when choosing an occasion dress. Read more...

How to extend the life of your clothes with custom repairs and alterations

A good repair can add years to a garment's life. Discover how care and artisan precision make all the difference. Read more...

Artisan children’s clothing: what to check before choosing

In children’s clothing, fastenings and inside seams matter as much as the design. A guide to choosing by measurements, use and care requirements. Read more...

The new way to celebrate: customizable crowns with interchangeable numbers

Name, number, head measurement and colours: what to specify when ordering a birthday crown and how to store it for reuse. Read more...

Clothing transformations and upcycling in Barcelona

The fabric, construction and details you want to keep guide a transformation. I explain how we approach upcycling in the workshop. Read more...

Dress fit: what to check before an event

Walking, sitting down and raising your arms in a dress helps reveal where it pulls or has excess fabric. This is how I prepare to check the fit before an... Read more...

Clothing alterations: how to give new life to your favorite garments

Repair, alter or transform: how to decide what a garment needs, prepare for an assessment and compare alterations with buying another piece. Read more...

Artisan sewing and alterations: what a good fit changes

A hem, a strap or a waist adjustment can change how you wear a garment. I explain what I check and why footwear and fittings matter. Read more...