“Custom Sewing Structured for the Home, Stitched with Poetry.”
Radha operates a location-independent workroom, executing master-level sewing, drapery, and restorations. Every bespoke creation features a custom, hand-stitched poetry label telling the story of the piece.
Crafted for a historic manor hall, this commission required managing over 60 yards of heavy, deep-indigo cotton velvet to build curtains standing 14 feet tall and 20 feet wide. Weighted lining, custom pinch-pleat headers, and gold-leaf trim, complete with a poem celebrating the light entering the hall stitched into the hem.
“To hang the dark velvet is to define the boundary between wind and home, and sew a border where warmth is held.”
The Location-Independent Workflow
01
Dimensions & Sizing
You input sizes using our consult tool. We determine exactly how many yards of fabric and lining are required.
02
Sourcing & Collaboration
Ship us your chosen fabric, or pay our procurement retainer, and we will source and swatch options for you. We co-create using our online portal.
03
Poetry & Stitching
Radha writes a custom verse for your commission. The final piece is meticulously hand-sewn, labeled, and shipped globally.
The Bespoke Gallery
A chronicle of handmade drapery, tailoring, and restorations.
14ft Indigo Velvet Drapery
Drapery
Heavy velvet panels featuring weighted drapery hems and pinch pleats. Stitched with the poem *The Border Between Wind & Home*.
Heirloom Wool Coat Restoration
Restoration
Complete lining replacement, reinforced horn buttons, and structure restoration of a 1940s family overcoat. Stitched with *Stitch After Stitch*.
Crinkle-Linen Summer Slipcovers
Home Decor
Custom tailored slipcovers for parlor chairs using relaxed linen, detailed with double-stitched french seams. Stitched with *Embracing the Mist*.
Atelier Consultation & Sizing
Configure your commission, estimate fabric requirements, and initiate the retainer contract.
Order Configurator
Estimation Summary
Calculated Sizing:9ft tall x 12ft wide
Estimated Fabric Yardage:24.5 yards
Sourcing Pathway:Client-Supplied (No procurement fee)
Artisan Labor Quote:$485.00
Fabric Procurement Retainer:$350.00
Postage & Return Shipping:$45.00
Good Faith Deposit / Retainer:$265.00
The deposit represents 50% labor + 100% fabric sourcing (if applicable) + return postage. Sourcing deposits are fully credited toward final balance.
Client Design Hub
Review concept boards, leave feedback, and finalize design specifications.