Behind the Scenes: My Custom Blouse Design Process
Come into my studio and see how I turn your stories into wearable art. From the first sketch to the final fitting, here is how I create your blouse.
A quick look at some blouses ready for dispatch. In this video, I explain different embroidery styles, like the "descending work" on the red blouse and how we use tulle net for a modern touch.
So many blouses and sarees ready to go to their new homes. I'm explaining the details of a few pieces, including a KSIC saree blouse and a design for one of my favorite clients.
A big dispatch for a wedding in Belgaum. I'm showing a variety of blouses for the whole family, explaining how we use temple jewelry-inspired work, dori embroidery, and how I love to utilize the saree's zari.
A quick review of some blouses ready for dispatch. I focus on creating unique patterns and using sturdy, high-quality handwork. I believe in making pieces that are both beautiful and long-lasting.
A quick dispatch video showing some of the subtle and classy handcrafted blouses and a groom's muhurtham look that are ready to be sent to a precious client.
Showing off a batch of blouses ready for a client in Hyderabad. I'm explaining how I incorporated the saree's rangoli butta design into the blouse and used different techniques for each piece.
A dispatch for a Coorg style wedding. I'm explaining the details of the bride's blouse with shirring, the mother of the bride's blouse, and other outfits for the family.
It's a busy Saturday with lots of blouses ready for clients to collect. Here's a quick look at some of the different designs and embroidery styles we've been working on.
Showing off some more blouses ready for dispatch. I'm explaining how I love to extract butta designs from the saree and my process for creating placement embroidery.
A quick video of some beautiful bridal blouses ready for dispatch. I'm showing the details of a fully embedded embroidery design and a lovely pastel piece with edge work on the saree.
About Behind the Scenes: My Design Process
My process starts with listening, not just measuring. Whether you bring me a vintage brooch to match or a sketch in your head, I sit down and draw the design with you before a single stitch is made. This ensures the embroidery techniques—like the descending work or tulle net we choose—perfectly match your saree’s vibe and your comfort level.
Bringing a vision to life is a collaborative journey that happens right here in my Vijayanagar studio. We start with a conversation where you share the story of your outfit. If you have a specific heirloom brooch or a color palette you love, we build the design around that. I believe that a great blouse isn’t just about the fabric; it’s about how it sits on you.
Here is how we work:
- The Sketch: We discuss silhouettes and necklines (like V-neck, bracket neck, or high neck) based on your body type, not just what's trending.
- The Craft: I personally oversee the hand embroidery. I avoid glue; everything is hand-sewn using Zardosi, Dori, or Resham to ensure the piece lasts.
- The Finishing: Whether we are using tulle net for an illusion back or extracting a butta design from your saree to place on the sleeve, every detail is measured to avoid that stuffed look. We want elegant, not overloaded.
- The Fitting: We don't stop until the fit is perfect. We do multiple trials to adjust the princess-cut or padded construction so you feel confident and comfortable.
My focus is on making you feel like yourself. Whether it’s a heavy bridal piece or a minimal semi-formal blouse for a housewarming, I make sure the craftsmanship is durable enough that you can re-wear it and mix-and-match it with other sarees in your wardrobe for years to come.
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