If you are interested in commissioning a custom order please reach out via DM, email or fill out the Custom Commission Initial Inquiry form to describe the dream garment you are envisioning.

Please also attach to the email any inspiration images you may have.

All custom commissions are designed, sourced, patterned, and constructed in our small atelier by a duo of hardworking artisans. Full Custom Commissions start at $1000 and go up from there based on complexity, number of components, and chosen materials.

We give discounted rates for performers in exchange for use of content of our work.

After we discuss exactly what you are looking for, please pay the sketch fee below and Monique we begin work on a preliminary sketch.

Monique will then send the preliminary sketch along with an initial quote for the completed garment (prices may change with added details or changes to the initial sketch).

Prices for custom commissions can vary based on the complexity of the garment.

Monique will then discuss any changes or tweaks you would like to make to the final design before completing a final sketch and quote.

Once we receive your first payment Monique will begin the sourcing process where she will order all materials and notions needed to complete your commission.

Next, we will ask for some base measurements so we can get started on your custom patterns for the fit sample.

Please take a look at our measurement guide to help guide you to take the most accurate measurements.

Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. We can schedule a virtual measurement fitting if you need more assistance in capturing your most accurate measurements.

Keep in mind that the more accurate your measurements are the better the first fit samples will fit and make the entire custom commission process smoother.

Annabelle, our production manager, will then work on your custom patterns and first fit samples.

She will engineer the pieces we will cut to make your final garment. The first fit samples, although not as gorgeous as your final pieces will be, serve as a 3D sketch we can try on via a virtual video fitting to test your patterns before cutting the final fabric. This way we can make any changes or tweaks necessary to make your final garment fit perfectly.

At this point if you are paying with installments, the second installment is due.

After your fit samples arrive to you we will schedule a virtual fitting via zoom at your convenience to access how everything fits and what changes we need make to the patterns before cutting into final fabric.

This step requires a bit of imagination to visualize the fit samples in your final fabric and fully finished with lining and details. We make samples in muslin fabric or a similar less expensive fabric to your final fabric. Although this makes the samples not as beautiful it is easier to see the changes we need to make to the patterns.

If necessary we will provide you a FedEx label to ship the fit samples back to us, but usually the notes and screenshots we take during the fitting are sufficient. Occasionally we will also conduct a secondary fitting if necessary.

This is the absolute last chance to make any changes to the design or patterns. Please speak up and voice your opinions, this will ensure the final product is exactly how you imagine.

Production then spends endless hours editing your patterns, cutting, constructing and finishing the work to complete your final garment.

Most production is done by, our master seamstress, Annabelle. She enjoys the challenge of engineering Monique’s designs to be exactly like the sketch and truly excels in making designs come to life.

If you are paying by installments, now is the time to pay the third installment.

Congratulations! We have reached the end of the custom commission process together. We love collaborating with clients who understand the love and work we put into every garment we make.

Once the construction is complete we will take quick photos to send to you prior to packing everything up for shipment. Keep in mind the garment is custom made to you and your measurements so she won’t look nearly as beautiful on a dress form or mannequin like she will on you.

When we have received the remaining balance +shipping for your order, we will send you your garment via Fedex! Click the link below to pay your final installment!

MCLA promises to never recreate an exact copy* of any of the custom orders we receive to maintain that each customer gets a one of a kind garment.

We hope to develop longterm collaboration relationships with all of our clients to create anything you may dream of. 

Please share and tag us in any content with our work. It makes us unbelieveably happy to see our work living the best life on stage! 

We spend most of our time designing, sewing, and creating beauty for you. The growth of our business relies on your photos, tags, word of mouth, and constant collaboration. 

Thank you for supporting our small business! 

xoxo,

MCLA 

TIP: Take a screenshot of this checklist to track your progress of your commission.

MCLA is a hardworking team of two strong women!

Custom orders can take time as they require a custom design process, custom pattern engineering, material sourcing, and construction time as we make all garments by hand in our atelier.

Please be patient, we promise that your custom order will be worth the wait!

Please let Monique know if you have any hard deadlines you would like to meet and we will try our best to fit you into our queue.

If there are ever any issues with your commission please reach out as soon as possible. We always want to make sure we do all that we can to correct issues however, we cannot fix what we do not know about. If alterations can be made we will do our best to make it right. 

All custom commissions are final sale*