Interview of Sylvie, on wedding gowns, will be featured in upcoming episode of "Inside City limits", Comcast San Francisco

In the privacy of her designer studio, Sylvie P will take time with you to discuss design, color, fabric and fabrication for your gown, regarding your particular body type and requests. In a comfortable environment she will assist you in making those important decisions.

Pictures and drawings shown are just samples of what can be done. None of the dresses made by Sylvie P are mass-produced.

The gown of your very special wedding is meticulously crafted on an exclusive design.

Sylvie P also designs rare Bridesmaids dresses and distinguished mother-of-the-bride gowns.

The process takes three to five months to completion, with a consultation and four to five fitting sessions.

During the consultation, the client and dressmaker meet for the first time to discuss design style and price estimation. A fee of $30 is charged for a simple consultation. This fee will be deducted from the payment of the ordered garment.

At the first session, all measurements are taken and the design style is defined. During the second session a body shell (moulage) will be fitted, and the final design of the garment is chosen. Swatches of fabric, trims, and details are discussed and decided.

The garment will first be fitted in muslin before fashion fabric. The number of fittings will depend on the complexity of the design.

One third of the price estimated of the garment is due at the first fitting, another third at the second to last fitting, and the remainder at the delivery of the garment.

A minimum additional charge of 15% of the cost of the garment is required for rush orders. This would be less than 2 months for wedding or event dresses.