About The Designer

I was born and raised in San Jose, California.  My passion for fashion design began as a young girl designing outfits for my paper doll and using a children’s singer sewing machine for other small items.  My mother, recognizing my interest, taught me how to use her Elna sewing machine and 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 and I am not afraid to try new techniques.  Production sampling remains a part of every project still today, where tried and new techniques are  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 skilled in 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 and I hope to author a book or two along the way.

​In my business I am focused on providing Pattern Making and Design Services, and Custom Tailoring and Couture Sewing Services for private clientele. I use a professional computerized program called PAD Systems for Pattern Design.  I can export files for my customers in either or all .STY, .PLT and .PDF .  For custom design and sewing clients I will meet with you for up to 1 hour complimentary to discuss your needs and desires.  From that discussion we will decide together the best way to approach your design and sewing needs.

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/

- Former Student, 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