Hello, I am Faye Karp, your dressmaker and ladies' tailor.
I specialise in made-to-measure womenswear including evening dresses, race day wear and business suits. I will work with you from start to finish and help you choose the right fabrics to designing a wonderful outfit or dress for you. My advice is given with the wisdom of over 30 years of experience in the fashion industry.
Just some of the things I specialise in:
Special occasion dresses
Race wear
Fashion on the field
Corporate wear
Womens' suits
Mother-of-the-bride or groom
Evening dresses
Formal dresses
Dressy casual
Trousers
Jackets
Fabric consultation
Please contact me so we can discuss about what you are after. You can visit me for a one-on-one discussion in my work room and adjoining garden courtyard. Convenient parking is available.
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
About Me
I came to Melbourne 16 years ago and established my business making outfits for mother-of-the-bride and mother-of-the-groom, as well as evening wear, ladies tailored suits, trousers, skirts, shirts, blouses, dresses, coats and capes as well as general day wear.
I have more than 35 years experience in ladies custom made fashion. My experience in different fields of the industry have developed my skills. I make my own paper patterns and a clients first fitting is made in calico or lining fabric. I can help you in choosing fabrics. My current clients range from teenagers up to women in their 80's.
I have had five fashion on the field wins at the Australian Racing Carnivals including:
2012 Melissa Buchanan, Mornington Races
2012 Melissa Buchanan, Caulfield Cup
2012 Teresa Grove, Caulfield Guineas
2013 Rikki Lee Hull, Adelaide Races
2013 Melissa Buchanan, Caulfield Guineas
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