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Welcome to the Couture Collection of Historique Couture. Each garment is individually handmade by me, using carefully selected bouclé fabrics and luxurious silk linings. Inspired by the traditions of the great couture houses, every jacket, coat, skirt, dress, and suit is constructed with exceptional attention to detail and finish.
The garments are created using the renowned couture sewing techniques documented by Claire Shaeffer, ensuring beauty not only on the outside but also within the construction of the piece.
No mass production. No duplicates.
Just timeless elegance, traditional craftsmanship, and one-of-a-kind couture designed to be treasured for years to come.
Do you want me to make something véry Personal and véry OOAK (= one of a kind), yes I can!
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Would you like a made to order a couture jacket, coat or skirt in a specific fabric, size, or colour?
Please feel free to get in touch via the Made to Measure page.
A good sewing dress form is one of the most useful tools in a dressmaker's atelier. Whether you make clothes for yourself, create historical costumes, work on cosplay commissions or sew garments for clients, a dress form can make your work considerably easier.
We all have that one "dream bag" in mind—the one that stops people in their tracks, the one that perfectly balances elegance with utility, and the one that feels like it costs a fortune. But what if I told you that the most exquisite bag you’ll ever own isn't something you buy, but something you create with your own two hands?
Discover the details that distinguish a beautifully made vintage Chanel jacket from a convincing imitation. Learn about couture construction, hand-sewing techniques, fabrics and the craftsmanship behind one of fashion's most iconic designs.
When you make costumes, bags, or jackets, you sometimes need a machine that can handle heavier materials. The bernette 08 Straight Stitch is designed for powerful, fast, and precise straight stitching. It is a useful choice for working with thicker fabrics such as leather, suede, and tweed.
What is the right side of a fabric anyway? Well, simple: it’s the side you see when you're wearing your homemade outfit. Easy peasy, right?Well... not quite! Some fabrics love to play tricks on us when it comes to figuring out the right side (RS) versus the wrong side (WS).And what about our absolute favorite, Bouclé?
What can you make from a pile of old silk ties?
What is the best sewing pattern for a Chanel-style jacket?
When people visit my website, they often notice its name.
There are some fashion brands you simply remember.
Long before I started making historical costumes and taking on Cosplay Commissions, I had another great sewing love: the Chanel-style jacket.
Remember when street scenes were dominated by flimsy plastic bags with company logos? Today, a custom bag is so much more than practical—it’s walking art and mobile advertising all in one!
People sometimes ask me how I became a sewing blogger. It always makes me smile because there wasn't one magical moment when it all started. Instead, it grew naturally from my love of sewing, trying new techniques, and wanting to share my projects with others.
Looking for a special hat that you simply cannot find in a shop?
I can create all kinds of ladies’ hats, from elegant and historical designs to theatrical, extravagant or entirely original creations. Whether you have a specific design in mind or would like to discuss a unique idea, please feel free to contact me.
Below you can see a selection of my handmade hats, photographed in my atelier on mannequins and modelled by me.
Every hat is individually designed and 100% handmade by me, in my own atelier.
A glimpse into the process behind each handmade couture garment.
