About The Designer

I was born and raised in San Jose, California and grew up playing in the fruit and nut orchards, when it was still called the ‘Valley of Hearts Delight’, before it became ‘Silicon Valley’ as it is known today.  Beginning from a very young age I have always shared my mother’s interests and abilities, as everything in our household was homegrown and homemade.  My passion for fashion design began as a young girl.  I would make custom outfits for my paper doll and used a children’s singer sewing machine that glued fabric together. I quickly mastered gluing machine so, my mother, recognizing my interest, taught me how to use her Elna sewing machine.  By the 4th grade, I was setting zippers and beginning to make my own clothes, gifts and household items.  

​There was no place to teach someone my age at that time and so my mother introduced me to the clothing resale shops, where for a few dollars I could buy a larger-woman’s garment, deconstruct it and refashion it into something new.  It was through the careful deconstruction of the garments that I learned how they were sewn and constructed.  Refashioning still remains one of my favorite ways to sew today.  For me, sewing comes naturally.  Reading and interpreting instructions has always been easy for me and I am not afraid to try new techniques.  Production sampling is a part of every project I do, where new techniques are tried and perfected on swatches before implementing them on the final garment.

​Throughout my school and professional years, I continued to make most of my garments.  These garments ranged from the very casual to the very elegant and included business suits and attire.  I continue to make most of my own clothes today.

​I am now focused on providing custom tailoring and couture sewing services for private clientele using the French jacket and fine tailoring methods made famous by Chanel and taught by well-known artists such as Susan Khalje and others.  I have published articles in fashion magazines, so that others can learn my skills and share my experiences, and I hope to author a book or two along the way.

Some of my accomplishments include:

- Over 40 decades of experience

- Graduate of The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, San Francisco, CA http://fidm.edu/en/visit+fidm/the+campuses/san+francisco/

- Student, ongoing, Cañada College https://canadacollege.edu/fashion/- 

- Trained Sewing Instructor http://www.trainedsewinginstructor.com- 

- Published artist in Altered Couture magazine https://stampington.com/altered-couture- 

- Pattern tester for Vogue patterns- 

- Instructor for a young, talented fashion designer and author, Angela Lan www.lovespunk.com

Welcome to Christine Groom Fashion Design

I pride myself by providing design and pattern-making services for discerning clientele.  I am committed to producing a quality product with exceptional fit and design.

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Knowledge

I have a degree in fashion, decades of experience, and continue to pursue educational opportunities in fashion and design to stay current with changing trends.

Quality

Its not just what I do, it’s how I do it.  I am trained in the Chanel French jacket and fine tailoring methods.  My patterns and garments make a statement and are constructed to last a lifetime.

Results

I listen to your desires, evaluate your requirements, ask questions and provide you with honest feedback based on your request.

I am Proficient in the following services

- Pattern Maker

- Fit Expert

- Custom Couturier 

- Re-fashion Artisty

- Copy Ready to Wear