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Laura S. Urbina standing beside a sewing mannequin draped with a couture pattern, offering bespoke embroidery services for fashion designers.

Hand Embroidery for Fashion Designers & Couture Houses

Bespoke Embroidery for Your Creations and Collections

Traditional French haute couture embroidery, thoughtfully developed for fashion designers, dressmakers and couture ateliers. Laura brings artistic vision, technical precision and a personal approach to bespoke embroidery, helping professionals translate their designs into distinctive embroidered pieces.

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Embroidery that complements your design

Hand embroidery can bring depth, texture and a distinctive identity to a garment, from a carefully placed motif to a statement embellishment that defines an entire look.

At Delta V Créations, Laura works with fashion professionals to develop bespoke embroidery that complements the original design, respects its proportions and reflects the creative direction of each collection. Every project is considered individually, with the garment and the intended result guiding the choice of materials, techniques and finish.

Laura S. Urbina holding a sewing pattern beside a mannequin, crafting bespoke embroidery for haute couture and luxury fashion designers.

Two ways to integrate embroidery

The best approach depends on the garment, the placement of the design and the way the piece will be constructed. Laura assesses each project individually to determine the most appropriate solution.

DIRECT

Embroidery directly onto the fabric

When the fabric and garment construction allow it, embroidery can be worked directly onto the fabric before the garment is assembled.

This approach is particularly suitable for designs that can be embroidered largely within a single area of the garment, with minimal interruption from seams. Where embroidery crosses seams, additional hand-finishing may be required after assembly.

APPLIQUÉ

Embroidery on tulle as an appliqué

For greater flexibility, the embroidery can be created separately on fine tulle and then incorporated into the garment.

This approach is often preferable when the design crosses seams, the garment is already assembled or direct embroidery is not technically suitable.

Preparing your fabric for direct embroidery

For embroidery worked directly onto the garment fabric, the preparation of the fabric is essential. Rather than sending a piece already cut to the shape of the pattern, the fabric must remain rectangular and large enough to accommodate the pattern, with at least 5 cm of free margin on every side for mounting onto the embroidery frame.

The pattern must be basted directly onto the fabric, with the outlines and necessary markings visible before embroidery begins. Once the embroidery is complete, the fabric can be cut and assembled into the garment.

Laura can provide a technical preparation guide when this approach is suitable for your project.

Preparation of the fabric for haute couture embroidery, rectangle with basting stitch.

Tulle appliqués

Fine tulle allows Laura to embroider motifs independently of the garment’s fabric, grain, seams or darts. Once completed, the embroidery is sent to the dressmaker or designer, who carefully cuts out each motif and hand-sews it onto the garment according to the intended design and placement.

This technique offers great creative freedom: a single embroidered element can be placed wherever needed, or several individual motifs can be distributed across the garment to create a cohesive design.

Macro detail of bespoke bridal embroidery featuring a delicate vine and three-dimensional olive leaves on a cathedral-length veil.

A collaborative approach

Laura works with fashion designers, dressmakers, couturiers, bridal ateliers and other garment professionals, whether embroidery is part of a collection or a bespoke commission for an individual client.

When a client approaches you with an embroidery request, Laura can work alongside you to explore the possibilities, assess the garment’s construction and determine the most suitable technique. From the initial design to the finished embroidered element, the collaboration is shaped around the creative vision and practical requirements of your project.

The Bespoke Embroidery Process

01

The vision

Every project begins with a conversation about the design, garment, materials and intended result, establishing the creative direction and technical requirements.

02

The design

Laura develops a tailored visual proposal, considering the composition, proportions, materials and most suitable embroidery approach.

03

The Embroidery

Once the design is approved, Laura hand-embroiders the piece in her Toulouse studio. Progress photographs allow you to follow the making of the embroidered element.

04

The Finished Piece

The completed embroidery is carefully prepared for collection in Toulouse or delivery to your chosen destination in France or abroad, ready to be incorporated into the garment.

Discover the Delta V Experience

French Haute Couture craftsmanship

Trained at École Lesage in Paris and Studio Eyral, Laura brings the techniques of traditional French haute couture embroidery to projects with a contemporary artistic vision.

Her background in aerospace engineering informs an approach grounded in precision, structure and careful planning, while her artistic practice brings sensitivity to colour, texture and composition. Working independently, Laura personally develops and hand-embroiders each commission, giving every project her full attention from the first design discussions to the finished piece.

Discover the craftsmanship
Embroiderer Laura S. Urbina smiling at her embroidery frame while holding a Lunéville hook in her hand.

Crafted with care, made to be treasured

Whether created for a wedding, a couture garment, or a framed artwork, embroidery can carry a meaning that lasts far beyond the making itself. Laura’s aim is to create pieces that feel personal to their owners, to be worn, displayed, and treasured for years to come.

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out the most common questions. If you don't find what you're looking for, don't hesitate to get in touch – I'm happy to assist you!

Every project begins with an initial enquiry. Tell Laura about your idea, share any inspiration images you have, and explain what you’d like to create. She will review your request and guide you through the next steps.

Yes. If you’d like to see and assess a sample before proceeding with the full commission, this can be arranged. The sample is quoted separately, according to the technique, materials, and level of development required. Once you’ve reviewed the sample, you can decide whether you’d like to move forward with the full project.

Haute couture embroidery may take from a few days to several weeks, while commissioned textile artworks may require one to two months or longer. The actual timeline depends on the scope of the project and Laura’s schedule. For wedding commissions, the event date should be discussed at the initial enquiry to allow sufficient time for the creation.

Clients in Toulouse can arrange personal handover by appointment. Other commissions are carefully packaged and shipped at the client’s expense. All shipments are insured. Deliveries outside the European Union may be subject to import duties or taxes payable by the recipient.

Once the design, scope, quotation, and timeline have been agreed, a written agreement confirms the details of your commission. A 50% deposit secures the order, with the remaining balance due before delivery or handover. Full payment upfront can also be arranged.

Yes. Clients in France and internationally can commission bespoke embroidery. Depending on the project, consultations and design discussions can take place remotely, while the embroidery itself can be sent to and from the studio. Shipping costs and any applicable customs duties are the responsibility of the client.

Yes. Laura works with clients throughout France and internationally. Discussions and design approvals can take place remotely by email, phone, or video call.

Yes. Depending on the project, the embroidery can be created on fine tulle as an appliqué and then incorporated into the dress by the dressmaker or atelier.

In some cases, yes. The suitability of direct embroidery depends on the fabric, construction, location and practicalities of the garment. The most appropriate approach can be discussed during the initial consultation.

Each embroidery is a unique creation, but previous work can provide inspiration for a new commission. A design can sometimes be recreated with variations or adapted to suit a different garment, occasion or personal preference.