Beyond the studio
When I'm not working with fabric, I'm usually making something else.
I'm a photographer and creative at heart, and I'm drawn to old houses, beautiful spaces, flowers, baking, thrifting, and the quiet process of turning ordinary things into something meaningful.
I've always been happiest when I'm making.
That's really what this work is about for me.
Not simply producing another garment, but creating something with thought, craftsmanship, and intention—and helping people have pieces they genuinely love wearing.
Thank you for being here.
-Emma
ABOUT EMMA
Made by hand. Made to fit. Made with intention.
Hi, I'm Emma.
I've been sewing since I was nine years old.
What began as a childhood fascination with fabric and clothing has grown into more than 18 years of experience creating, altering, and refining garments by hand.
Over the years, I've worked on everything from everyday clothing and custom garments to wedding dresses, corsetry, historical costumes, and intricate one-of-a-kind pieces.
I love the entire process—from an initial idea or inspiration to choosing the right fabric, working through the construction, refining the fit, and finally seeing a garment become exactly what it was meant to be.
Today, I specialize in custom sewing and tailoring.
Whether you're looking for a completely custom piece, need a garment altered to fit you properly, or have something special that deserves a thoughtful hand, my goal is always the same:
to create something that feels as though it was made for you—because it was.
I believe clothing should fit the person wearing it, not the other way around.
Good tailoring isn't about changing your body to fit a garment. It's about understanding proportion, construction, movement, and the individual person, then using those things to make the garment work beautifully for them.
And when I'm creating something from scratch, I love having the opportunity to make something that simply can't be found hanging on a rack.
A little about my work
CUSTOM GARMENTS
One-of-a-kind pieces created from an idea, inspiration, or vision and made specifically for you.
TAILORING & ALTERATIONS
Thoughtful alterations focused on fit, proportion, comfort, and preserving the integrity of the original garment.
COSTUME & CORSETRY
With years of experience in historical costuming and corsetry, I especially love projects that allow me to explore unusual construction, beautiful materials, and intricate details.