Sue Bennett is the owner of Private Label, a custom dressmaking and tailoring design studio. For over twenty years Sue’s creativity combined with her technical proficiency has provided her clients with clothing as unique as they are. Through personalized service, they have enjoyed the comfort and confidence that comes from wearing a garment of excellent quality that fits well and looks great.

Private Label Services:

Custom Designed Clothing

made to your measurements and specifications
casual to business
formal and bridal
special needs
Patternmaking

first through production
grading
reproductions
prototypes
fit and photo samples
Tailoring/Alterations

bridal, equestrian
business, sportswear
resize, restyle, repair
Instruction

private lessons
small group lessons
patternmaking, draping, sewing, fitting
Clients have included large mail order companies, small start up clothing companies, artists in wearables, designers, brides, or anyone looking for the perfect cut, color, detailing, and fit.

Sue was an instructor for ten years in the Marist College Fashion Program where she taught various levels of Patternmaking and Garment Construction. She also taught a Collections Development class at the University of Rhode Island.

She has written several “Fitting” columns for THREADS magazine, as well as feature articles. Sue has lectured professionally and presented workshops to sewing groups throughout the Northeast and Canada, including The Creative Sewing and Needlework Festival in Toronto; The American Sewing Guild– Albany, Danbury, and New England Chapters; The Rhode Island Sewing Network; and The Professional Association of Custom Clothiers, New England Chapter.

Sue has been a judge for the State 4H Fashion Review, the Massachusetts “Make it with Wool” competition, the Eastern States Exposition Lead Line, and developed a design competition for students in the Consumer Sciences Department of Framingham State College. She was a founding member of the Valley Association of Custom Sewers and is an active member of The Association of Sewing and Design Professionals, The Artists at Open Square, and the Granby Cultural Council.

location: western, MA but can ship worldwide

Unique handmade clothing by fashion designer Bella Vendetta. Custom fashions ranging from wedding gowns, prom dresses, lingerie, fetishwear and clubwear.