Upcycle Dresses, Bridesmaid Dresses, Formal Gowns And Occasion Wear
Take the old and make it new. This example went from a plain red dress to a vintage looking beaded cocktail dress. All it takes is your dress and my imagination. Message me!
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Welcome to Kate McGrath Designs. I would love to design and create the perfect piece for you.
One of the best things about working with Kate McGrath Designs is that it is only me. I do not have any employees, just me. You will have personal contact with the one and only person creating your garment. You and I become the team.
ABOUT ME:
I've been sewing for 20 years now. Specifically, handbags (fabric and leather), home decor, prom dresses, wedding dresses, evening dresses and costumes (cosplay, Halloween, dance, skating). I have experience sewing with many fabrics including satin, silk, lace, tulle, chiffon and organza as well as lace applique, hand embroidery and hand beading. I am confident that can recreate your desired garment. I am very detailed, and every seam, bead and placement of lace is important to me. I am quality driven and tend to be a perfectionist with my sewing.
ABOUT MY WORK:
I strive to make quality clothing where the details and fit matter. You will find French seams, bound seams and hand-finished touches among my work. I believe fit should reflect the best of my clients personality and body type while providing the most comfort fit.
I'm here for you!
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Cathalina Liebel
For Cathalina's Costume5.0Wonderful seller! Extreme attention to detail and customer satisfaction, highly recommend.
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Carol Siebig
For Wedding Dress5.0Kathleen was WONDERFUL. I told her what I was looking for (although I didn't have a lot of specifics, I did show her a dress that I had seen that I thought was nice). She sketched up some prototypes and asked me questions about what I liked better. Then she showed me something really different, I had never seen before! So I decided on that dress - she sent me pictures of the lace and the other fabrics and let me pick out which one I like the best. She gave me suggestions and asked me questions all throughout the process. She even sent me garments that she made to try on for size. The finished product fits perfectly, and is far more beautiful than I ever thought it would be. Thanks again Kathleen!
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Brian Huth
For Looking for a Custom Made Costume5.0I ordered a custom made Link outfit from the Legend of Zelda, and Kathleen worked very close with me to make sure that she got all of the details that I wanted correct. I had set a timeline for her and she finished ahead of schedule! When I received the product, I loved it, with the only problem being that some accoutrements didn't quite fit properly, which Kathleen unhesitatingly offered to remake. I would suggest Kathleen to anyone looking for a custom made costume.
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Colleen keller
For Colleen's Wedding Dress5.0I would totally work with Kathleen again. While I wouldn't call the dress an exact replica as originally planned I will admit that with her guidance I had my own personal version of what I wanted created. She stayed in contact every step of the way and worked hard on my project. I'm super excited to get married in this dress! Thanks so much to her!
HOHelen Owens Crookes
For custom dress5.0Kate did an absolutely amazing job on my wedding dress! I wanted something simple, but unique. I knew what I wanted the dress to look like and she made my vision a reality!
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