Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Tailor Made Wintery contest: Win a copy of "Sew Retro" Vintage sewing book


Happy holidays Aspiring Tailors & Sewing curious!
To bring in the New year with Tailor Made Studio (Nicole Picard), I thought a perfect way to set the tone for your brand new creative adventures and to give some goodies to my supporters is to offer a free copy of 
"Sew Retro" by Judi Ketteler. This book has simple vintage inspired sewing projects for the new seamstresses. It also has included a series of 7-8 patterns that match each tutorial.
History,#vintage and a daily project to send you on your way.
All you need to do is answer the following questions:
Who or what influences your style?

Wishing you a warm & fuzzy (preferably with layers of cashmere/wool)!
Happy tailoring.
All the best,
Nicole

Monday, December 9, 2013

The Costume life

Tailor Made update: 
This Fall I had the pleasure of working with Lee Kinoshita-Bevington on CBC Televisions Battle of the Blades.So officially,I am now in the TV #costume/wardrobe world if you would like advice or perhaps book a #sewing course (Toronto only!) 
Feel free to message me at tailor.mademtl@gmail.com
*Holiday Gift certificates available.

Saturday, July 6, 2013

Montreal D.I.Y Sewing workshop (2 days only -July 12th & 13th)

I am in my hometown Montreal hosting 
2 D.I.Y packed sewing workshops on July 12th(1-4pm) & 13th(12-3pm). 
Cost of each workshop is $65 each (if you book for the 2 days it will be $100 total)

In the spirit of summer and my abundance of creative energy, I have designed a 3 hour session that will give you 4 AMAZING patterns in one(four 4 one)
Only because I love versatility, layers and transformational outfits(like a butterfly!)

To reserve your spot & discover the location send me a message at Tailor.mademtl@gmail.com


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*I think it started when I was little, I always wanted a unique style every day so a found a way to make that one favorite piece look different in every ensemble.   It's so much fun fooling your friends & family into believing you never wear anything twice!
Little do they know that your favorite piece is in almost every outfit.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

D.I.Y Capelets for the Summer Evening chill...Brrrrr


Quick & Slick D.I.Y Fashion project
Hot! hot! weather Caplet with bedazzled details
If I had free reign I would make one in bold intricate "green as fresh grass" lace to top off
a 50's whirly circle skirt

Need Advice? Contact tailor.mademtl@gmail.com

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Spring inspirations close to the heart

It's been a life long passion of mine to teach others to sew,make & create for themselves,I started mixing and matching patterns & projects and recycling old to new clothing when I was 14 years old and ever since then it's been the main source of my daily inspiration. I have been so lucky to help my students find their focus,skill, motivation and creative self.
-Nicole

My radiant student Orla https://twitter.com/OrlaJohannes