Final adjustments on the dress. The mother of the bride looked stunning!
Working on the edges before putting together the final mother of the bride dress. No one will see these edges as the entire dress is lined but it is good to know the inside edges are finished properly!
Starting to cut final material including alterations decided from practice dress.
Finishing up a muslin or toile dress to check the fit for final dress.
Muslin dress was cut yesterday and am doing some stitches now. Nothing fancy. This is more to be able to adjust for before starting final fabric
Being mother of the bride is a big deal! Working on a muslin first to allow precision alterations on final garment.
About Latest Work
Latest Work follows pieces from the Babs Boutique studio, from the first fitting to the finished garment. Liz Monroy posts each update as the work happens, so you can see how a custom gown, an alteration or a runway look comes together, stitch by stitch.
Everything is designed and sewn by hand in El Paso, Texas, by the same team that presented at New York Fashion Week in September 2026. Have an idea of your own? We take custom orders and alterations, and we are happy to talk it through.
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