Channeling Dior: My Journey Replicating Haute Couture Techniques
Atelier Blog
(previously CelebrityDressmaker.com)
Discover the couture details of each garment






















Gallery of Finished Ensembles



The British Red Cross Uniform by Norman Hartnell

Part III: Deciphering the Coronation Robe Through the Toile

Part V. Mastering Key Couture Concepts: Creating a Coronation Dress by Norman Hartnell

Part IV: The Perfect Foundation for the Coronation Gown


Part II: The Toile - The Process Behind a Historical Hartnell Dress Recreation




Is Galanos the Dior of America? Constructing the McCall's #4045 Dress

Constructing the c. 1955 Jean Dessès Gown, V1313

Crahay of Ricci, Construction and Finished Dress Vogue #1017


Madame Gres Elegant Afternoon Dress, Vogue #1411


Ricci's Dress Recreation & Completed Photos of #V1388


The Mystique of the Corselette: Ricci Vogue #1388 Inner Corselette Construction


Patou’s Method for Creating Volume and Shape


Horsehair Braid - Patou’s Method


Recreating a Patou Bodice with Fastenings and Fitted Lace: #V1350 Vogue Paris Original


Making the V1389 Patou Coat


Why You Must Pre-Shrink Hair Canvas


Bias Magic

