• Brown custom set with abstract top on a mannequin in a room setting.
  • Brown custom set on a mannequin against a door in a room.
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Custom One-of-a-Kind (From Scratch)

Custom One-of-a-Kind (From Scratch)

Built for your body. Designed just for you.

This is couture-level custom work—created entirely from the ground up. Your garment begins with your measurements, your movement, and your life. I draft a pattern specifically for your body, create a sample to refine the fit, and then construct the final piece.

What this includes:

  • Custom pattern drafted from your measurements
  • A test garment to ensure fit and comfort
  • Final piece made with care and intention
  • Ongoing collaboration throughout the process

Timelines & Typical Ranges:

  • Simple pieces (shirts, pants, skirts):
    2–3 months · typically $500–800

  • Complex pieces (jackets, dresses):
    4–6 months · typically $600–1,000

  • Intricate garments (suits, gowns):
    6–12 months · typically $1,000–3,000

Pricing:
$45/hour + materials
A $200 deposit is required and applied to your final total.

Custom pricing reflects the time, skill, and care required to create a garment that truly fits—physically and emotionally.

👉 Reach out for a quote to begin the conversation.

Product Story

Every garment has the potential to carry meaning. Whether you want to rework an heirloom, design a signature look, or transform an idea into fabric, the Custom Clothing Consultation is where it begins. At Sarah Tremain, custom work is a collaborative process — blending your vision with sustainable design and intentional craftsmanship to create a garment that’s truly one of a kind.

How It Works

Your consultation is a 30-minute one-on-one session with Sarah at the studio (or virtually). Together, you’ll discuss fit, fabric, and style, review any garments or inspiration you bring, and map out the design possibilities. After the session, you’ll receive a project scope and a custom quote.

A $200 deposit secures your consultation and is applied to the final cost of your piece. Custom garments typically take at least two months to complete, depending on complexity and studio capacity. Simpler projects may take 2–3 months, while more intricate designs require 3–4 months or longer. If your garment is for a wedding or special event, please let us know your deadline during the consultation so we can plan accordingly.

Why It Costs What it Does

We believe in transparent pricing. Every custom garment is calculated using the Sarah Tremain formula: raw materials plus direct labor, billed at $45 per hour, plus 35% for studio and administrative overhead.

This ensures fair wages, covers the unseen costs of running a sustainable studio, and reflects the time and care that go into every step of the process — from thrifting and sourcing to fittings and final hand-finishing.

What Your Purchase Supports

Your commission sustains the Sarah Tremain studio in West Philadelphia, supports living-wage creative work, and helps fund community-centered programs like Mend It Yourself workshops and Emotions in Color. By choosing custom, you’re investing in slow, intentional design while helping build a fashion system rooted in care, expression, and sustainability.

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