ABOUT

Karina Kurau

"With over 20 years of experience in the fashion industry, I specialize in collection development, garment construction, pattern development and grading, as well as professional consulting.

My career combines bespoke tailoring, costume design, fashion atelier leadership and technical pattern development. I bring both hands-on craftsmanship and technical expertise, with a strong understanding of fit, construction and the creative process behind each garment.

Today, I create sewing patterns on demand and support emerging designers by sharing my technical knowledge and experience, helping them turn their creative ideas into well-constructed, professionally developed garments."

Professional Experience

  • 2005–2017 — Bespoke Tailor
  • 2005–Present — Costume Designer
  • 2007–2017 — Fashion Atelier Leader
  • 2020–Present — Sewing Pattern Developer

The Process

"Every project starts with understanding the design and its purpose.

I carefully develop the pattern, paying attention to proportions, construction, fabric andfit. The pattern is then tested and refined until the desired shape and fit are achieved.

For collections, patterns can be graded into different sizes and prepared for production."

Design → Pattern → Fit → Production

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What My Clients Say

★★★★★
“I really enjoy working with Karina because communication is always easy and efficient. She is highly knowledgeable and a true professional in her field, always paying attention to even the smallest details. She thinks not only about how to create the patterns, but also about how the garment will actually come together in construction.”

Linda

Verified customer

★★★★★
“I had a wonderful experience working with Karina! She created a beautiful dress pattern for me with great attention to detail and professionalism. The pattern fits perfectly and reflects exactly what I envisioned. Karina was patient, creative, and really listened to my needs. I'm very happy with the result and would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for high-quality custom patterns.”

Sofia

Verified customer

★★★★★
“A dressmaker who has created several dresses for me is truly exceptional at what she does. The quality, care and design are all outstanding, and everything is always completed beautifully and delivered on time. The dresses are undoubtedly some of the best I have seen and worn in recent years. I highly recommend her — she is a true professional who is clearly passionate about her craft.”

Jana

Verified customer