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

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.

Is it possible that you make that yourself?

Images: http://nanciemwai.com & http://www.streetglamourtoday.com

Can I make all my clothes head to toe? Yes.
Do I always make all my clothes? Sometimes, when I'm inspired & have amazing fabrics.
Do I want to be uniquely MY style? Of course, who doesn't?
Can I find my size,colour and look in any store? Not usually, I usually have to alter the garment to my size(I think I am a commercial size 10 it always changes though) or the fabric isn't strong enough, it usually falls apart after a week.


Ask yourself the same questions, I always do.
It's what convinces me to make my own clothes more & more, I resist going to the store to find yet another piece of clothing that wasn't made for me and my body.
Even if the garment is low in cost, I still regret that I could have just bought some amazing fabric & sewn it myself.Surprisingly, you can buy fabric beginning at $2 a metre (a metre can make a midi skirt).

So this week, with my new obsession in the sheer garment trend (skirts,tops,dresses)
I decided to make a midi sheer tangerine skirt (just a little above the knee), it's the perfect length for a women of 5'2(or any height) and any lady who is curvy or petite.
I love the way the sheer shows the silhouette but leaves some mystery, it doesn't feel like your wearing a sack.
 I tend to layer it over a fitted dress or skirt/top underneath in any colour to complete the look.
After I made it I realized that I love the way it looks & how I feel.
but the best part is when I hop on my bike, I have my skirt fluttering behind me like a bird.

Happy Thursday!
Hope your planning your creative projects for the holiday weekend!

~Nicole

Whether it rains or not, I will be creative.

This morning, I am looking at my day as a chance to shape it into a full blown creative & constructive day.
Every morning is like this for me as an independent business owner/entrepreneur, I have no idea what to expect or what changes may happen in a moments notice but I always know I have put all my energy in the each day,week,month & year to be in this place.
Despite the multiple projects I do, it always comes down to one thing.
I am still learning.
So to shake up your week & hide from the rain, try this fun 50's style dress as a evening/after work project.
It's wonderfully ladylike and elegant (all the things I adore) from "Elegant Musings"

.If you have any questions, don't be shy send me a message at fairyesque.studio@gmail.com and ask me any questions you'd like!
I always love to hear from you.

Happy & Lively Monday!

~Nicole

The Love of Skirts (and dresses too!)

Years ago I decided that skirts & dresses suited me & my body and this began my love of anything skirt/dress- like.
One of the easiest and non-fussy pieces to sew and create is a Circle Skirt, I believe it fits everywhere but more importantly in my daily life & business. It adds that little extra swish to my walk and compliments my array of accessories and tops.
So I found this amazing tutorial when I was doing my usual digging one day and I wanted to share it. I really wanted to inspire you to start your first project or at least your absolute favourite piece of the summer. The best thing about skirts is that as soon as you change the top and any detail around it, it becomes a whole new look. So nobody will find out that you actually have only one! (that's a trick of mine!).
* you can try this in jersey or woven fabric, play with fun prints & textures.
If you are really struggling with it, don't hesitate to ask me questions (see above on the right!).
I will be sure to answer it!
~Nicole Picard
www.fairyesque.ca


via http://makingthings.andreatung.com

In honour of my friend Amanda's Orange Peplum dress

With the love of the flirty peplums this season, my dear friend Amanda sported one for her bachelorette girly party.
I have the perfect DIY tutorial to add a little flip to your walk~
A pair & a spare blog : PEPLUM

Have a Couture inspired week and sew a stitch!
~Nicole

My Student, Carol Ribeiro's Pin Up Style Dress!

She is a talented seamstress & musician! (she also is the master mind behind my workshop video!)...She whipped this out in my 12 hour sewing course...I was so impressed how quickly she assembled & sewed everything. Her skills are impeccable! 
Found out more about her here at the Quartier Mode Blog

My debut on UGLY BETTY (1st season final episode)

I was going through my design archives and found the first time my company Fairyesque was shown on UGLY BETTY (1st season) on the character Charlie.