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So, I still have a lot of fabrics and supplies to try to send on to useful lives, but I am not prepared to donate it just yet.
I have been told to try Poshmark for selling online.

Mainly I’ll start with pre-cut bridal laces, appliqués both with and without beads and sequins, and a few pre-made pieces like boleros / toppers/ sleeves that can work with strapless dresses.

Anyone have any other suggestions for online sales?

I do have a page on my website already listing items for sale, and will bump it to a more visible spot…
#ottawaDesigner #canada #online #bridalsupplies

Finished this custom bomber jacket in lovely wool blend with a black flannel lining for a client this morning. Then friends dropped off their old canopy/ outside shelter and we “test” set it up.
Now I’m going to sit out back to do computer related work outside…. #aprilInOttawa #ottawaDesigner #ottawaSewist #selfEmployed #sewing #jacket #wool #fashion #selfCare

A black and white weave soft wool fabric bomber style jacket with black cuff, hip band and collar and exposed black zipper in centre front

View of the inside roof of a green and green instant shelter set up in a back yard with a metal and wooden fence and balconies in background, as well as a green tarp covered stuff!

Quickly wrote up this today as I finished < fingers crossed, nothing changes at pick up later this week> this client project:
https://tav-creations.com/lilac-for-a-spring-wedding/

#OttawaDesigner #sewist #customSewing #wedding #MotherOfGroom #upcycling #repurposing

Inside veiw of the jacekt featuring single fold bias on the side seams double fold bias on the armhole, overlapped to fabric for the princess seams and hidden catch stitch for the hem. Facing edge is bound with seam binding.
Lining fabric is ivory acetate , outer fabric is only visible in side seam- lilac dyed of the same ivory brocade visible on the facings

That time I added layers of blush tulle and twinkling lights to a wedding dress for their NYE wedding at the NAC in Ottawa. Hours spent #handstitching the tiny string lights in place on the under layers. The battery packs (4) were held in place in fabric pockets I added to the hoop skirt worn under the dress.
#creativity #twinklingLights #customBridal #ottawaDesigner #sewing #bridal #bespoke

#memoryLane #bridesmaidDress I made for a large bridal party- this one was my favourite of the group. The printed #chiffon fell so beautifully and the client was a dream!
Not your average bridesmaid dress for sure so kudos to the bride- all of her ladies had a pewter, silver colour scheme and their own designs.
#customCouture
#ottawaDesigner #TAVCreationsOriginal #sewing

Floral print chiffon dress with back and front view. A blonde woman stands in front of a black and white motif screen and white cupboard.
Sheer sleeves and fully lined body, with simple dart shaping on the bodice and generous pleats on the skirt. A wide sash completes the look with cuffs on the gently gathered sleeves matching.
Text on photo: making it personal TAV Creations

Another #redesign project from a few years back took Grandma’s dress and make it new. They shared photos of the first wedding, and mom wearing it too, and then my client.

#upcycling #bridal #ottawaDesigner #remake #sewing #lace #vintage

Back view of a lace over matte fabric open back wedding dress, and front view of bride between mom and grandmother each holding photos of themselves in the original version of the dress

This week I'll be cutting out a dress and jacket, co-designed with the Mom of Groom, using the #satin #jacquard from her mother's #wedding dress and some lilac #silk her son - the groom - brought her years ago from a trip to Thailand.

So, #upcycling at it's best, reusing every morsel of this lovely ivory - and she's going to dye it to complement the lilac! And while it travelled the world, at this stage, it's become #deadstock as it is at least 5 years waiting to be made into something...

I'm cutting the pieces and handing them off to her to dye, then I'll get them back to begin the assembly...
#wip #customSewing #OttawaDesigner #sustainableSewing

Photo only shows some of the pieces as they are split amongst 3 segments of skirt .

Jaquard fabric in ivory laid on a cardboard butting board with white tissue paper patterns distriubuted on top. A bodice, afew jacket patterns and a waistband.

Dancers performing wearing #TAVCreationsOriginal costumes . burgundy/plum/purple colour scheme.
#danseOrientale #baladi #bellydance #bedleh #cabaret #ottawaDesigner

4 women/dancers performing on a stage with indo-Caribbean and more flags and a Canadian flag. Costumes in purple and burgundy velvet, sequins and beads showcasing a variety of belly dance styles.

#flashbackFriday to when a lovely group of friends joined me at the Chateau Laurier for the #DowntownAbby #HighTea wearing #TAVCreationsOriginals.

Two are #upcycles - the blue jacket was formerly a strapless bridesmaid dress!
The green beaded silk dress was revamped from a #vintage piece.

The burgundy silk jacket with gold collar is actually completely reversible

The white silk jacket with purple velvet skirt were my wedding outfit from 1998, with both top and skirt made from remnants.

#OttawaDesigner #bridal #upcycling #fashion #silk #satin

four women stand posed; left to right: Blue satin jacket with pearl buttons and a white satin full length skirt; Emerald green beaded silk two peice top and skirt; burgundy duopioni silk long jacket with gold silk collar and cuffs; off white silk jacket with pointed collar and cuffs over a dark plum velvet skirt.
the woman on each end waers a wide brimmed hat to match their outfits

#wip shot of some spaghetti strap embellishments made from the iridescent Thai silk of this princess line bodice.
#couture #bodice #ribbonwork #spaghettiStraps #silk #tavCreationsOriginal #sewing #eveningGown #bridal #ottawaDesigner #throwBackThursday

The finished dress is featured here: https://tav-creations.com/couture-journey-glam-goth-ball-gown-with-bespoke-hat/

A view of the front bodice of a purple silk strapless dress with spaghetti straps made in complementary silk pinned in place creating curves and textures on the centre front upper bodice. There are thin straps extending up from piped seams to over the shoulder as well as to a collar treatment.

This dress has some history. I’ll tell the full story slowly here. For now, it’s two most recent appearances- National Women’s show #ottawa in 2021 ( #stillMasking), and the last Halloween party we attended in 2019 as a ghost bride.
#steampunk #oldWest #pastel #laceAndSatin #millinery #TAVCreations #ottawaDesigner #bridal #themeWedding #halloweenCostume #teamcouture #sewing #hatmaking #bespoke

Costume of a ghost bride: woman standing in a coffin with eyes closed, holding dark flowers wearing a white lace over pale pink gown in a late 1800’s style with front draping on the skirt, a sweetheart neckline edged with lace trim and a narrow brimmed hat decorated with lit bats

A woman in a bridal gown stands in front of black pipe and drape. Her dress is pale pink polyester shantung with lace overlay and a lace over jacket. The skirt features a draped front apron curving into a bow and 2 metre train in shantung and lace. The jacket has puffed sleeves and a lace ruffle at the back neckline. Her hat and mask are in white satin,

#sewing for a client- made two flower girl head pieces and a pocket square to match her dress. #ottawaDesigner #OttawaSewist #fabricArts #FabricFlowers #tavCreations #bridal #accessories

Two linen fabric roses and a triple folded matching pocket square on a green cutting mat

One of my students filmed this backstage at the school’s Fashion Show May 4th. We were all being a little silly and this was a moment! #ottawaDesigner #TAVCreations #OttawaSewingTeacher #sewing #flowingfabric #originalDesign #paintedchiffon

Is that a photo of a side zipper? Nothing special, right?
Heh- the entry into the dress remains in the centre back to allow for hair and makeup to be done before she gets into it.
There are two of these side zippers installed during the alteration to allow for… drum roll, please… breast feeding.
Yep. I rock. No question… 😉
#brides #bridal #bridalalterations #breastfeeding #accessibleclothing #ottawaDesigner #ottawaSewist #OttawaBridal #sewing #weddingalterations

Had a fitting today of this #wip - it will be a #baladi dress for a dancer client. #blacksequins #customMade #ottawaSewist #ottawaDesigner #tavCreations #handbasted #couture

Today in the #tavcreations studio: vintage remake. 1 of 2 #redesigns happening this #bridalSeason with moms dresses. #unstitching #basting #makingitpersonal #customcouture! No pics til she’s married! #sewing #bridal #ottawaDesigner

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