To start the custom design process please submit your budget, timeline, and inspiration in the form below. Our team will be in touch shortly to start sketching. We love collaborating with our clients to create one-of-a-kind designs!

8-17 week timeframe required, depending on our production schedule which varies seasonally.

Learn more about the Custom Design Timeline

Learn more about Semi-Custom vs. Full Custom

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Step One
Team Design Submission
  • Complete our design submission form
  • You’ll need: inspirational images or sketches, budget, quantities, deadline, and a brief description of your theme and costume details
Step Two
Complimentary Design Sketches
  • Our design team will illustrate several custom costume options based on your submission
  • Up to three rounds of edits per your feedback
  • Fabric samples are sent at this step
⚡ Action Required
Step Three
Design is Finalized
  • Pricing will be finalized
  • 50% deposit and production contract is due — your order becomes official!
  • Your contract & deposit must be received at least 10 weeks before your deadline
Step Four
Prototype Creation
  • Fabrics and trims are ordered for your entire order
  • Prototype is patterned, cut, and sewn based on your approved final sketch
⚡ Action Required
Step Five
Critique & Evaluation
  • Your prototype is shipped to you to evaluate design, fit, and function in person
  • Critique form is due within 1 week
  • Small design changes are allowed at this point
  • Major design changes or add-ons require additional funds — all changes must be in writing
⚡ Action Required
Step Six
Sizes Are Due
  • Sizes are due within 1 week of receiving your prototype
  • Order with confidence using our complimentary Satin Stitches Sizing Kit
  • We offer a wide range of sizes: XS–6X
Step Seven
Production Begins
  • Your order is cut, sewn, and embellished based on your prototype + any agreed-upon changes
⚡ Action Required
Step Eight
Order is Shipped
  • Final balance is due before we ship
  • Delivery is insured and requires a signature
  • Ready for performing! 🎉

Take advantage of our Early Bird Special now through April 15th. Discount applied when deposit has been made. Deposit must be made by April 15th in order to receive the full 20% off team order.

Design Submission


*Minimum of 5 costumes* For fewer items, please check out our web store for semi-custom designs

If your budget is below $200 please browse our online styles which can accommodate a lower price point, unless you have a quantity of 40+ costumes.

Inspiration Images Have a photo, image or sketch? Upload up to 10 files at a 20MB limit. At least one inspiration image is required. If you are having issues uploading your files please email them to customerservice@satinstitches.com
Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 10 files.

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