Close-up of an ivory satin sleeveless dress with shell buttons sewn, a stitching thread, a machine bobbin and a hand sewn needle placed on top.

Garment Construction and Sewing

A collection encompassing the aesthetics of sewing techniques and garment construction at the core. Among these techniques shown within this portfolio are hemming, stitching, button placement and hole opening, bias binding, pocket and zip placement. Featuring a few sewn pieces by me and also other garments that I have altered. For alterations and custom dressmaking, please scroll down this page for contact details.

Garment Hemming

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Zip Placement

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Dressmaking

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Sleeve Hemming

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Other Repairs and Mending

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Buttonhole Stitching

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Hand Sewing

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Bias Binding Stitching

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Overlocking

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Side Seam Stitching

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Rolled Hems

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Garment Hemming - Zip Placement - Dressmaking - Sleeve Hemming - Other Repairs and Mending - Buttonhole Stitching - Hand Sewing - Bias Binding Stitching - Overlocking - Side Seam Stitching - Rolled Hems -

White sleeveless top on a hanger against a gray background.

A blue pleated skirt hanging on a beige hanger against a light gray background.

A pair of wide-leg, high-waisted, rust-colored shorts with front pockets, lying flat on a gray background.

Close-up of a white top and buttons at the back.

White pleated skirt hanging on a white hanger against a gray background.

White top with a back opening and buttons, isolated on a light gray background.

Close-up of a pair of brick coloured culottes with waistband, seam and pocket details.

A plaid pleated skirt in black, white, and red, hanging on a cream-colored hanger against a gray background.

Close-up of black, white, and red plaid fabric on a pair of pants.

White flared skirt with a zipper at the back, laid flat on a light gray background.

Close-up of white top with shouder seam and round collar details.

Close-up of skirt against a gray background.

Close-up of culottes with visible stitching and a zipper.

Reverse side of skirt with visible stitching.

Close-up view of top lining and binding.

Close-up of a black, gray, white, and red plaid fabric with pleats.

Close-up of a black, white, and red plaid fabric with white overlock stitching along the edges, next to a shiny, light-colored fabric.

Close-up of white skirt with stitched hem

Close-up of culottes, zipper and waistband at the back, set against a gray background.

Close-up of blue skirt with back zipper detail

Close-up of skirt with visible stitching and side seam folds.

A blue panelled skirt on a gray background.

Close-up view of blue skirt showing stitched edges.

Close-up of blue and white striped shirt dress resting on a reflective surface.

Close-up of a white linen top hem and slit details.

Close-up of linen top with visible hem stitching details, on a plain gray background.

Close-up of layered top with visible seams and hem stitching.

Close-up of beige trousers with hem stitching.

Close-up of a white satin dress with a button and a pocket.

Close-up of white satin dress with buttons in a row.

Close-up of white dress with a seam, sun casting shadows on fabric.

Close-up of stitched hem on dress and thrown sunlight on fabric.

Close-up of white satin dress with a smooth and shiny texture.

Close-up of a white satin sleeveless flared dress with a round neckline on a gray background.

Close-up of a neatly folded white satin dress collar with detailed stitching.

A woman wearing a sleeveless white dress with large mother of pearl buttons down the front, standing indoors near a window with sunlight and a view of trees outside.

Close-up of a white satin dress with visible stitching and a hidden button.

Reverse details of white satin dress and lapel on a white surface with natural light.

Close-up of a white satin dress showing buttonhole stand and stitching details.

Close-up of a white satin dress with a visible button and stitching.

Close-up of white cropped top with the edge sewn with a narrow, neatly stitched hem and armhole binding.

Close-up of flared skirt with a partially undone zipper.

A close-up of white flared skirt with a back zipper and visible stitching.

A pair of wide-leg culottes hanging on a hanger against a plain gray background.

Close-up of a black blouse sleeve with white polka dots.

A close-up of white linen top with visible stitching and a smooth fabric texture, placed on a plain gray surface.

Close-up of a hand holding black blouse sleeve with white polka dots, showing a sewn hem.

A woman is wearing a sleeveless white dress with large buttons down the front, standing indoors near a window with trees outside.

Unveiling the aesthetics of sewing techniques and garment construction at its core.

Close-up of a fabric with floral print and pink lining, showing the textured surface and stitching.

Garment shortening and hemming

Unlined jacket/coat*, shirt*, blouse, skirt, dress, top, trousers and shorts, $15 Fully lined $20 Bias binding only $20 With lining $25 Added fabric $25 With lining $30

Lined jacket and coat (Tailored/outdoor) $35 - $50**

Sleeves Unlined jacket/coat*, shirt*, blouse, skirt, dress and top $15 Lined/bias binding/added fabric (Same as above)

Cuffed sleeve shortening (Shirt, blouse and dress) $35

Sleeveless armhole binding $35 (Stitched only) $40 (Hand-sewn on hem edge)

Jacket/coat sleeves with lining (Tailored/outdoor) $25 - $40***

*Unlined garments only **Extra flared jacket/coat hem ***Buttoned sleeves with opening

Tapering and taking out both side seams (including sleeves)

Top, shirt and blouse $20 - $30

Shorts, trousers and skirt $20 - $35

Dress $25 - $50

Waist take-in and out

Adjusting/expanding centre back of garment (Trousers, shorts and skirt) $20 - $25

Adjustment/expansion of side seams $30 - $35

Shoulder take-in by adjusting both side seams

Sleeveless dress, shirt, blouse and top $20 - $25

Collar removal and neck adjustment

Dress, shirt, blouse and top $20 - $25

Bias binding placement on neckline and adjustment

Dress, shirt, blouse and top $30 (Stitched only) $35 (Hand-sewn on hem edge)

Curtain shortening and hemming

From $15 (Minimum of one curtain panel)

From $30 per pair

Small repairs and mending

$5 - $20

Zip replacement

$20 - $40

Custom dressmaking

Dress, top and skirt Please enquire within for pricing

Get In Touch Today

If you're interested in getting any of your garments repaired or enquiring about dressmaking, please do not hesitate to book an appointment on 021 180 4246 or by filling out the form below.

Based in Flat Bush, East Auckland.

Alternately, email me at carolina.egusquiza.art@gmail.com. Once your message is submitted, you will get a response with more details as soon as possible.