At Atelier Yvicor we make every garment from scratch, with you right there, no generic patterns or standard sizes. We design our own line of party dresses and children's clothing, and we bring that same hand to the fully made-to-measure pieces you commission from us. We don't start from someone else's template, but from your body and the occasion the garment is for. If you're still not sure it's worth it, in is a made-to-measure dress worth it? we break it down in detail.
Our 5-step process
1. First appointment
We talk about how you'll wear the garment (a wedding, a christening, everyday life) and the budget you have in mind. From there we work out what's possible and with what margin.
2. Measurements
We take measurements at our workshop in Sant Feliu de Codines, with the design already in mind: the measurements respond to the specific design, not a generic form.
3. Design and pattern-making
We turn the idea into a pattern of our own, cut for you. If you bring a sketch, a reference photo or a garment you liked, we use it as a real starting point.
4. Handcrafted sewing
We sew by machine and by hand, depending on what each seam needs. The inner finishes, hems and details that don't show but hold the garment together are done by hand, as we explain step by step in what the process of making a made-to-measure dress looks like.
5. Fittings and adjustments
You try it on, we make corrections on your actual body (not on a mannequin) and we finish off the last details before delivery.
Do you already know what you want made?
Tell us your idea and let's take the first step together. Contact Atelier Yvicor.
📖 And if you want to know what to expect from your first appointment at the atelier, in the first fitting of a made-to-measure dress we explain it in detail.
Garments we make to measure
Party and wedding dresses, children's clothing, and anything else you define with us: from a one-off piece for a specific occasion to fine-tuning a design you already have in mind. If you bring an idea, we turn it into a pattern; if you don't, we build it together at the first appointment.
Made-to-measure dresses
Dresses are at the heart of the workshop: we also design them for our own collection, so we know how a fabric falls and what cut suits which occasion. Silhouette, length, neckline and fabric are decided at the first appointment and fine-tuned during fittings.
Exclusive, handcrafted fashion
We don't work from factory patterns or mass-produced sizing: every pattern is drafted for one person only and never reused for someone else. It's the same approach we use to design our own collection, applied to your commission.
Personalised guidance
At the first appointment we guide you on which fabric, cut or colour works best for how you'll wear the garment, and what's reasonable within your budget. If something you're proposing won't work well, we'll tell you right there.
Fabrics
We can suggest a fabric or you can bring your own: we check it together before cutting, to confirm it suits the design. We work with natural fabrics, occasion fabrics, structured materials and lightweight options, depending on what each garment needs, always with the same approach we explain in why I choose natural fabrics for made-to-measure work.
Why choose Atelier Yvicor?
- We design our own collection of party dresses and children's clothing, as well as sewing fully made-to-measure pieces: we know how to pattern from scratch, not just adjust.
- A fixed quote after the first appointment, with no surprises on what you'll pay.
- Between 2 and 3 fittings per garment, depending on its complexity, for a final fit on your actual body.
- Our own workshop in Sant Feliu de Codines, with direct contact with the person who designs and sews your garment.
Sant Feliu de Codines, Barcelona and the surrounding area
Our workshop is in Sant Feliu de Codines, in the Vallès Oriental. We serve Barcelona and its metropolitan area, as well as nearby towns: Bigues i Riells, Caldes de Montbui, Sant Quirze Safaja, Castellterçol and L'Ametlla del Vallès. If you're coming from further away, we'll coordinate timings with you. If you're still deciding between made-to-measure and buying off the rack, in made-to-measure dress vs. store-bought dress we compare both options plainly.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a made-to-measure garment cost?
It depends on the type of garment, the fabric and the complexity; we don't quote a flat rate upfront. After the first appointment we give you a fixed quote.
How long does it take?
A simple dress usually takes 3-4 weeks. More elaborate designs, like a wedding dress with lots of detail, can take several months.
Can I bring my own fabric?
Yes. We assess it together before starting, to confirm it's suitable.
How many fittings are there?
Usually between 2 and 3, depending on how complex the garment is.
Start your made-to-measure garment
Book your first appointment at our workshop in Sant Feliu de Codines and tell us what garment you have in mind. From there, design, pattern and budget are our job.