And those Ruffles.....

The last time I wrote I was up to my eyeballs in ironing ruffles... well, mission completed!  The final product? The Gaston Gown, made with 100% Platinum Dupioni Silk... lined in lime green poly lining.

  You can find the sample for sale in our Etsy store at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/fadendesignstudios.  If you are interested in a private commission of this gown, please contact me at romy@fadendesignstudios.com.  This dress can be done in a variety of colors and fabrics and is custom made to your own measurements.

Oh the Ruffles- Oh the Iron!

There is a dress that I have been working on this week....Beautiful silk ruffles, upon ruffles, upon ruffles!!!  I love it and can't wait to share it with you... all in due time!

 I needed a break from all of the basting and pulling and ironing, so I thought I would sit and write and confess... ironing is one of my least favorite things to do.  Sadly (for me), it is equally, if not MORE important, when making a garment, as sewing is.

I come from a long line of seamstresses, both professional and amateurs, so my history with the iron is a long one.  It is quite probable that I cut my teeth on an ironing board.

 My earliest memories of the independently ironing is at age 5.  Family of 6, with 4 kids, we learned early!  On the second floor we had a spare room, generally referred to as the "Ironing Room".  There, all of the clothes that needed pressing gathered.  Once a week, my older sister and I would sort, steam and starch.  Tedious, but I suppose I should be thankful that I mastered the skill early in life, as the task has been a necessity for my whole career in fashion.

So today, as I iron my ruffles... I will do my best to smile and think of my big sis in the Ironing Room~  Back to the board I go!

New addition to Dressgirl's line for BABY!!!

I'm am so excited to share with you the newest addition for your newest addition!  100% cotton wrap kimono jacket.  This little pretty is finished with french seams and bias binding, so there are no rough edges to irritate baby's delicate skin!  Snap closures in the inside, and easy ties on front make for quick changes.  These wraps are machine washable!

We will be featuring this new look on the Dressgirl website, so keep an eye out!





This look is great for even the littlest of Dressgirls! 

Bridal Trends for Spring 2011

If you are getting married this spring, chances are you have a gown in mind. For those still looking, or whose curiosity has been piqued by the impending April wedding of a particular royal and commoner, let's have a peek at what to expect coming down the aisle this spring.

Dress by Vera Wang

Necklines- This spring we will see a variety of off the shoulder, strapless and one shouldered dresses. Highlighting delicate necks, collarbones and decolletages, soft, sweetheart shapes and asymmetrical necklines will be popular with spring brides. 

 

Colors- Along with traditional whites and creams, expect light charcoals, lattes, champagnes and nudes to round out this season's palette for wedding gowns. Last season's brighter accent colors are replaced with softer tonal hues, as well as black. These colors can be found in sashes, gloves and hair accessories.

Dress by Modern Trousseau

Fabrics- Goodbye to the heavy feeling of winter! Celebrate the light and airy feel of chiffon, tissue organza, Chantilly lace, tulle and silk gazaar in this season's silhouettes.

Dress by Oscar De La Renta

Asymmetrical designs- Showcasing a fresh, modern look to classical silhouettes, brides can choose necklines, waistlines, skirting and draping details in whimsical or architectural asymmetrical styles.

It's all in the details- Whether its a corseted bodice draped in sheets of gossamer silks, a multi-tiered peplum, or rosette embroidery accents, this season's brides will have a full spectrum of tucks, pleats, and ruching to show off their unique flair on their special day!

For inquires on how you can have a custom gown created for your special day by Faden Design Studios, please contact us at www.fadendesignstudios.com.

Thinking ahead to Spring

Kauai Farmers Coop

As most of the United States is gripped in a deep freeze my mind wanders to and longs for Springtime.  Triggered by two separate calls, one from a dear old friend currently sunning in the Canary Islands, then, on that same day, from my youngest sister who is hard at work in her organic farm in....Hawaii!!!!

And so, in my studio I sit, paging through fabrics for our Dressgirl line, so bright and cheery and warm.  The icicles on my Winter's mind melt and fade away making way for the rebirth of everything possible.

Photo by Emmanuel Avargues

I am so excited to see what Springtime will bring us here at Faden Design Studios!  I am even more excited to be able to share more from our studio in the coming weeks and months!

Thank you always to those who support and believe in us!  You make things very possible!!!!

Dressgirl is here!

Happy New Year!
Alot has happened since last I posted....the holidays were good to us at Faden Design Studios, we have new friends following us on Twitter and Facebook alike, Nettlen Scrub Hats have been well received since our move to Tx! And now we have launched our latest line.. Dressgirl is our newest baby in the studio!

Dressgirl is our line of couture dresses and gowns for the special little 'dressgirl' in your life! Whimsical prints and classic silhouettes guaranteed to make any girl look and feel like a princess!

Really the idea was born while I was in school at the Savannah College of Art and Design, I just didn't know it then. My sister's first child Haley was my biggest fan. I would visit them on the weekends, bring my homework and create in front of my Haley-girl. She was 2 or 3 years old when i took my first children's wear class. It wasn't hard for me to see Haley was my muse, and the inspiration for my projects. Twirling dresses, ruffles and colorful prints were high on her must have list.

The Haley Dress

Fast forward a decade and a bit....I am blessed with 2 boys....we are in Tx and my muse is all grown up.....twirling dresses have now been replaces with dreams of proms and formals. However, my best friend and her family lives here in Tx too...they have a sweet 4 year old, who posses the same passion for twirling that brought me back to those years at SCAD. Her spirit and fire got us thinking about the past, looking towards the future and thinking that all girls need something to twirl in!

With that we have set out to create some super swanky dresses that any little girl would love to wear! Welcome Dressgirl!!!!!

Thanks you to the girls in my life who have been and will always be such wonderful inspirations!