Atelier Yvicor Magazine
Aprons for Flower Shops and Retail Stores: How to Choose the Right Fabric
A florist's apron has to stand up to water, soil and constant friction. Here's the fabric I recommend and how I approach pockets for these kinds of businesses.
How Much Does It Cost to Customize Your Team's Uniform: What Affects the Price
Customizing ten simple aprons isn't the same as uniforming a team of twenty. Here's what really affects the price of a custom uniform.
What Years in the Atelier Have Taught Me About Listening Before Sewing
Most of the time, what people ask for out loud isn't exactly what they need. Here's what I've learned listening to my clients over years in the atelier.
Why I Choose Natural Fabrics for Made-to-Measure Sewing
Cotton, silk, linen and wool aren't just an aesthetic choice — they respond better to the needle and age with character. Here's why I almost always start there.
What to Do With Your Wedding Dress for Your Anniversary
Your wedding dress doesn't have to end its story the day after the wedding. I'll share ideas for giving it a second life on your anniversary.
Why No Two Atelier Yvicor Dresses Are Ever the Same
Discover why every custom dress at Atelier Yvicor is one of a kind, and what sets handcrafted tailoring apart from mass production.
How to Dress as a Wedding Guest This Season
Being a guest is a delicate balance between looking your best and not stealing the spotlight. Here are dress options and how to refresh one you already own.
Professional Kitchen Uniforms: How to Choose Fabric and Cut
Which fabric and cut to choose for a professional kitchen uniform that holds up through a real service, without giving up on brand image.
Back to School With Artisan Style
Going back to school doesn't have to mean buying everything new. Here's how to review the wardrobe calmly and which pieces hold up best through the school year.
Your Mother's Wedding Dress: How to Give It a Second Life
Discover how to transform your mother's or grandmother's wedding dress without losing its essence, and why giving it a second life also means continuing its story.
The Uniform Speaks Too: Why Customizing It Changes Your Business
Discover why customizing your team's uniforms goes far beyond aesthetics, and how it can transform the image and atmosphere of your business.
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.
Ideas for Giving a Second Life to Baby Clothes Your Child Has Outgrown
When baby clothes stop fitting, you don't have to choose between keeping everything or donating everything. Here's how we transform those garments into meaningful pieces that stay part of the family.
The First Fitting of a Custom Dress: What to Expect and How to Prepare
The first fitting causes more nerves than it should. Here's what you'll actually see at that appointment and how to prepare to get the most out of it.
Jacket and Blazer Alterations: How to Get an Impeccable Shoulder Fit
Shoulders are the hardest area to alter in a jacket or blazer, and also the one that changes the final result the most. I explain what can and can't be corrected, and why it's w...
Measuring by Hand: Why No Sizing Algorithm Replaces a Dressmaker's Tape
In a world of standard sizes and online measurement calculators, I still stand by something as simple as a dressmaker's centimetre. Here's why measuring by hand completely chang...
How to Design a Uniform That Fits the Whole Team, Without Sacrificing Brand Image
The same uniform design has to fit completely different bodies well. Here's how I keep brand consistency without sacrificing anyone's comfort.
How to Let Out a Dress Without It Showing
Can a dress that's too small be let out? Discover what determines whether it's possible, which techniques exist, and when it's better not to try.
How to Choose the Fabric for a Made-to-Measure Dress (and Why It Changes Everything)
A dress design can be perfect on paper, but the fabric is what decides how it falls, how it moves, and how long it lasts. Here's how we choose the right fabric for each dress in...
Aprons for Hair Salons and Beauty Centers: Style and Functionality in One Design
A good hair salon or beauty center apron has to withstand dye, water, and hours of work without losing its look. Here's what I consider when designing them.
Embroidery or Printing: Which Technique to Choose for Personalizing Your Team's Uniform
Embroidery or printing: the choice isn't just aesthetic, it also depends on the fabric and how the garment will be used. Here's how I decide which to recommend in each case.
How to choose a custom dress that won't go out of style
Trends change every season. A dress created to represent who you are can be with you for a lifetime.
What's the process for creating a custom-made dress?
It all starts with a conversation. Long before choosing a fabric, a custom dress is born from listening to the story of the person who will wear it.
Is it worth it to get a custom-made dress?
A custom-made dress is not created to look like others. It is created to look like the person who will wear it and to accompany her in a unique moment.
The perfect dress isn't always the most expensive one
Some dresses make an impression for a night. Others remain in memory for a lifetime. The difference is rarely in the price.
Which clothes are worth transforming?
Not all clothes deserve a second life, but some hide a value that goes far beyond fashion.
What is upcycling and why is it changing the way we understand fashion
Upcycling is not just about transforming clothes. It's about discovering that some garments still have a lot to say.
What to do with clothes you no longer wear (and why you might not want to get rid of them)
There are clothes we stop wearing, but never stop loving. Sometimes they just need a new way to be with us.
How to transform an old dress into a garment with a new story
Some garments don't need to be replaced. They just need a new chance to continue being part of our story.
How to preserve a child's dress so it lasts for many years
Some dresses last a season. Others become part of a family's history. It all starts with how you store them.
What is the difference between a flower girl dress and a ceremony dress?
Although often confused, a flower girl dress and a ceremony dress do not always serve the same purpose. Choosing wisely makes all the difference.
How to choose a flower girl dress for an unforgettable wedding
A flower girl dress doesn't just accompany a ceremony. It's part of those family memories that remain intact over the years.
How to choose a dress for a children's ceremony without sacrificing comfort
The prettiest dresses aren't always the sparkliest. Sometimes, true elegance lies in letting a girl play, run, and smile with complete freedom.
Hemming a dress: the detail that completely changes its drape
A dress hem may seem like a minor detail, but it defines its balance, movement, and how it is perceived when walking.
What alterations can be made to a party dress?
Taking in a dress isn't just about reducing its size. It's about respecting its drape, its structure, and the way it's designed to move with you.
How to take in a dress without losing its shape
An evening dress can be transformed much more than you imagine. The key is knowing what changes respect its original design.
How much does it cost to alter a party dress? What no one tells you before taking it to a seamstress
A party dress never fits the same on two different bodies. Behind every alteration are decisions that completely change its final result.
Elegance Has No Size: The Rise of Party Dresses That Celebrate All Silhouettes
Party fashion is changing its outlook. Today, elegance is measured by how a garment embraces and celebrates every body as it is.
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.
The magic of crafts for the little ones
Children's clothing made with care and attention to detail not only dresses, but also tells stories and accompanies unforgettable moments.
The new way to celebrate: customizable crowns with interchangeable numbers
An accessory that grows with you: crowns designed to mark each stage with the corresponding number and the style you deserve.
Clothing Transformation and Upcycling in Barcelona
Giving a garment a second life is not only a sustainable decision, it is a creative act that transforms what already exists into something completely new.
Custom aprons and jackets for the Miravent kitchen team
When a restaurant's identity is reflected in every detail, workwear ceases to be a uniform and becomes part of the brand.
The Secret To A Perfect Dress Is In The Fit
Find out how good alterations can transform a prom or party dress into a perfect garment for you.
Clothing alterations: how to give new life to your favorite garments
Clothing alterations are the perfect solution to restore your favorite garments. Discover the most common types of alterations, their sustainable advantages, and how Atelier Yvi...
The Art of Dressing Well: Why Artisan Tailoring and Bespoke Alterations Never Go Out of Style
A custom fit not only visually transforms an ordinary garment into an exclusive and durable piece, but also provides the confidence needed to fully enjoy any special occasion