TailorMade Garments

06/05/2024

She lives! (My webpage is back)

Custom Performance Dresses, Historical Garment Armor, Irish Dress Alterations - If it is fabric and you can't find someone to make it or fix it, we can.

06/01/2024

Our website hosting has changed. Until I am able to get it corrected, here is the link to our new site!

Custom Performance Dresses, Historical Garment Armor, Irish Dress Alterations - If it is fabric and you can't find someone to make it or fix it, we can.

10/02/2023

Been working on some pattern matching and I thought I would share my process:
1) cut out your base. Lay the pattern on right side up fabric. Put the pocket pattern right on top of the base pattern, lining up your pattern dots. Pin the pocket pattern down so it won't shift
2) lay your pocket fabric on top of bothering patterns, right side up, using the edges to match up your pattern.
3) pin your pocket fabric to the pocket pattern in 3 spots- remember that you need to unpin the pattern from the base before you move it.
4) flip your pocket fabric over (with the pattern attached and cut it out!

Once you make your pocket it will be pretty obvious where it goes :)

08/03/2023

We are out of town until Aug 19th. You can message if you have any alteration needs, but our response time may be slower than normal.

03/13/2023

You want to know what a costumer thinks about?
Ruth Carter's notes were on cards that were the same color as her dress so it wouldn't break column effect of her gown.

That is what a great costumer thinks about.
All the little details.

10/12/2022

New sleeves for Irish dresses!

08/05/2022

Hey folks! We are currently out of town at a show. We will return for alterations in about a week, starting to schedule fittings on on Aug 21, 2022.

Please DM us if you need to schedule!

01/09/2022

Its winter and soup rules! But over hot bowls out of the microwave do not...

100% cotton (fabric, batting & thread) microwavable bowl cozies.

Tons of fabric choices available. Custom orders welcome!
Here is a sample:

$12 each plush shipping. Folds flat for easy travel and machine washable.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1142964328/100-cotton-microwave-bowl-cozy

12/07/2021

Just a reminder if you don't hear from me on FB in 12 hr (usually much less), please send me a txt to my phone. I would hate to miss a time sensitive request!!

Happy Nutcracker and Oireachtas!

11/18/2021

11/15/2021

Congratulations to Ali Ingersoll on the title of Ms. Wheelchair NC!
We designed and made a custom top for her in 2019 and glad to see she still loves wearing it!
(Posted w permission)

09/05/2021

Sometime alterations are all about the correct way to layer the bulk so it magically disappears.

What is on the inside matters!

08/20/2021

Need masks for the new school year? We got you covered :)

08/16/2021

Masks still being made- sized for kids up to XL adults. 2 layers of cotton, 1 layer woven interfacing. All ear loops now adjustable.

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Need a set of team masks? We can do number and letter embroidery for your crew.

08/10/2021

Traditional schedule school starts soon in Wake County. if you need kid sized mask, we can help! Mask orders ship in 1-2 business days. Pick your favorite fabrics!
www.tailormadegarments.com/masks

TailorMade Garments: Custom garments, costumes and accessories. Local or nationwide.

07/12/2021

Embroidery hack! I use tissue paper as a stabilizer under Embroidery so it will wash out, but those little bits of paper are annoying and time consuming to remove.
Packing tape to the rescue! No more bits of paper everywhere, takes 1/3 the time and way less hand fatigue.
Good way to use up that super cheap packing tape!

06/27/2021

A little bit of summer - a custom dress for a lovely Bat Mitzvah

04/02/2021

We have added an XL size to our masks- thank you to our friend for the photos!
The green mask is our new XL size, the brown one is the Large.
The XL is taller, allowing for more jaw movement.

We are working on getting them listed on the web page, but they can always be ordered via PM or email. All masks are made to order, so pick your size and pick your fabric!