The Atelier
Restoration & Reworking
Restoration is not repair. It is the careful continuation of a garment's life — respecting what was made before, so that it may be worn again.
What the atelier does
The work, defined.
No. 01
Repaired
Tears, fraying, and broken seams mended by hand, matching original thread and stitch where possible.
No. 02
Resized
Garments taken in or let out, always preserving the original seam allowance and construction.
No. 03
Reconstructed
Damaged pieces re-cut into new silhouettes — a second life built around what remains.
No. 04
Altered
Hems, sleeves, and proportions adjusted to fit a new wearer while respecting the original line.
No. 05
Re-lined
Worn linings replaced with period-appropriate silk, the original retained where sound.
No. 06
Restored
Structure rebuilt — boning, pleats, closures — so a fragile garment can be worn once more.
The principle
We do not erase what was done before. We add our stitch beside it, so the garment can be worn once more — and remembered.