OUR VISION
What Sets Us Apart
At AHEM, we believe fashion should be personal, local, and accessible. That’s why we’re building a platform where fashion designers can connect with people in our community who are looking for custom clothing, from everyday pieces like shirts and pants to formalwear and bridal gowns. Too often, talented designers find themselves without a space to create for real people.
We want to change that by offering a home where designers can grow their own brands, collaborate with local clients, and do what they love: bring unique ideas to life through clothing. Our hope is to make fashion not just something you buy but something you experience, right here in your own neighborhood!
CUSTOM DESIGN
The dress must follow the body of a woman,
not the body following the shape of the dress.
-Hubert de Givenchy
Custom Overview
01
Concept and Consult
Meet with designer to sketch and discuss style, details, fabric, and cost of garment. Take measurements.
02
Muslin Fitting (s)
Test pattern with garment made from Muslin fabric and make adjustments as necessary.
03
Follow up Fittings
Garment will be cut from actual fabric. These fittings will ensure perfect fit, hem, closures, and any remaining details.
04
Final Fitting
Try on final garment and take home your beautiful custom piece!
Prices
CASUAL
$500+
BRIDAL
$4,500+
FORMAL
$2,800+
Design Timeline
Concept & Consultation
Design discussion with sketches, and overall planning for style, fabric/trim, details, timeline, and cost. Measurements will be taken at this appointment.
Draft Pattern
Designer will draft a basic pattern for the garment based on your measurements and design.
Sew Muslin (Test Garment)
We will sew a mock garment from cotton muslin fabric to test the fit of the pattern.
1st Fitting
We will test the fit of the mock garment and make necessary adjustments.
Adjust Pattern & Muslin
We will recut and adjust muslin based on notes.
2nd Fitting
A second muslin fitting ensures proper fit and will include any of the garment elements that overlay the basic pattern.
Begin in Fashion Fabric
Construction of actual garment begins!
3rd Fitting
Fine‑tune proportion, length, and details.
Finish Garment
Trims, notions, handwork, and finishing presses.
Final Fitting & Collection
Final checks and your piece is ready to wear.
FAQ
For most bridal alterations, the ideal timeline is 3-4 months from first fitting to wedding date. We can discuss your specific timeline during your phone consultation or first fitting.
Yes, if time allows! We know unexpected things can happen and we'd love to help. Bridal alterations needed in less than 8 weeks will incur a rush fee.
Yes! Please book a consultation or email us to get more details!
Yes! We are eager to accommodate our brides. Please send us a text or an email with your schedule and we can try to make something work.
If you need to cancel your fitting, we’ll refund $65 of the $75 fitting fee. The remaining $10 is non-refundable.