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The New York Times: |
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"She (Evelyn) believes that vintage clothing should
not be hidden in home closets or museum storerooms. She calls the fabric
in heirloom garments "the fabric of life" and says that those using
heirlooms "pass along family history." |
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Hartford Courant: |
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"Sewtique is best known
for its ability to restore heirloom fabrics - notably wedding gowns -
from a soiled, ripped, moth-holed, disintegrated state to the original
or even an enhanced condition." |
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Connecticut Living: |
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"There are two ways to approach vintage
clothes and fabrics: conservation and preservation...Conservators say stop
the damage - Restorers look at a piece and decide how to bring it back to
the original state." |
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THE STAFF OF SEWTIQUE |
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EVELYN
President and Proprietor
Founded Sewtique, Inc. June 1, 1970. Administrator and supervisor for all contractual services.
Work with team members for fittings,
equipment and notions selection for repair,
restoration, preservation and alterations. Textile Specialist, Accredited by the
International Society of Appraisers. Member of the International Fabric Care
Institute, Costume Society of America, and Textile Society of America. |
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DONNA
Studio Manager
1994 to present. Bridal alterations, restoration and alterations. Restoration of
vintage wedding gowns and customized alterations of contemporary bridal gowns.
Fittings and alterations of men's and ladies wear, especially bridal attendants and
Mother's of the Bride. Data entry, customer service and problem solving. |
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TONY
Tailor
1993 to present. Trained in Philippines for specialty sewing. Skilled tailoring services for men. Replaces
jacket and trouser linings as well as general alterations. Expert with
leather apparel, vests, jackets, and trousers including zipper replacement. Tony
can repair or restore damaged leather goods and restore fashions as original design.
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ENEIDA
Needle Arts Specialist
1987-1992 then 2001 to present. Creative needle craft artist to repair & restore damages to vintage linens
and costumes. Specialties include crocheting, knitting,
needlepoint, crewel, embroidery and lace restoration. Assorted needle
skills in
handling vintage and contemporary textiles and apparel. |
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AILEEN
Stitcherist
1997 to present. Various stitching tasks as required to alter garments.
Specialty service includes curtains, drapery, cushion covers, and related flat
goods. |
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ANNA
Stitcherist
2004 to present. Trained in Poland. General alterations for men and women
as well as special occasion wear. Restoration of vintage textiles as in quilts,
hooked rugs and other needle arts. |
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CLARA
Stitcherist
2004 to present. Stitching services to alter contemporary fashions for men,
women and children. |
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SUSAN
Stitcherist
2005 to present. Stitching to alter and repair fashions for men, women and
children. Cleaning and pressing wedding gowns and special occasion
fashions. Documents repair and restoration of heirloom textiles and
apparel. |
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