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Custom Upcycled Projects (From Your Closet)
Custom Upcycled Projects (From Your Closet)
Transform what you already own into something you actually wear.
Have pieces in your closet that almost work, or once did? This option is about reimagining garments you already have, whether that means reshaping, combining, repairing, or fully transforming them into something new.
This is a collaborative process rooted in sustainability, creativity, and honoring the story your clothing already carries.
What this can include:
- Reshaping or resizing garments
- Combining multiple pieces into one
- Structural changes or aesthetic redesigns
- Using the item to be redesigned to be something new
Timeline:
2–3 months depending on the project
Pricing:
$45/hour + any additional supplies
$200 deposit required (applied to final total)
👉 Reach out for a quote to discuss what’s possible with the pieces you have.
Product Story
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
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
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
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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