At the core of Sivan is our bespoke clientele.
For years we’ve helped create items for our clients most special days, and their every days.
Our bespoke services
The Bespoke Process
Step 1: The Initial Consult
We like to begin with a discussion about what you’d like from your new look.
We’ll review any needs, aesthetic or functional, that you have, whether you’re looking to commission an item from one of our collections, or to have us design something completely new. We’ll make selections of fabric, either from our stock, or we’ll source something to your needs through our network of mills and vintage fabric dealers. During this time we will also discuss timeline, if there is a specific date you would need your garment completed. While we do have a house style, we appreciate strong stylistic opinions, and are happy to cater to you.
We’ll take detailed measurements and often have you try on a relevant fit garments to simulate cut, style and drape. In that fit garment we’ll take a few photos for further reference, completing the initial fit process.
Afterwards, we will submit to you a completed sketch of your new look and a quote for your commission. Once we have your approval and deposit, we will begin creating your commission.
Step 2: Fittings
Depending on timeline or fit needs, we may proceed directly into cutting your commission in its final material. More often, we conduct a first fitting in a muslin garment.
Muslin is a simple, typically undyed, cotton cloth, used often to prototype new garments to avoid wasting less replaceable materials (our muslin is reused and recycled to reduce waste). With the muslin garment we can explore more detail fit and design needs, and explore any larger questions before proceeding to the final material.
In about 60% of our commissions, the initial measurements are enough for us to begin with the final material. We will cut your garments and prepare it for fitting with hand stitching, allowing us to easily deconstruct it again to continue sewing, or (if timeline is a concern) sew your final garment to roughly 75% completion. This will allow us to still make most large interventions to adjust fit and prepare for final construction and detailing.
Step 3: Final Fittings
Your commission may take 2-3 fittings to complete, with a few weeks spacing out between fittings. The amount of fittings depends on complexity.
There are opportunities to change details or add to your commission during the process, this will likely affect the final commission cost. For clients who have a set limit for their commission, we will make sure to advise you if any changes will interfere with that limit.
For your final fitting we can usually expect the most minor adjustments before it is ready to take home. For many of our clients who are dressing for an event, this is when we recommends arriving with any accessories your look will need.
Begin The Process
To reach out and begin your bespoke commission, please reach out to us via the contact page.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you.
