Topnotch Design Incorporated

11/04/2023

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01/27/2022

05/15/2021

It is such a joy to work on your creative clothing projects with you! Either as the designer/creator or collaborator! Let's get making!

04/17/2021

I am looking for models (no experience necessary) that would be available for fantasy/wedding work. I have a fantasy festival and grand opening of the shop that I am getting ready for. That means I need folx that would be interested in wearing/working these events for me. Yes, these are my designs, so you must be ready to wear some beautiful but non-traditional garments. ;) The events are mid July. Please PM me if you are interested! The fantasy festival is in the cities and grand opening is at my shop. Love to all! Have a great weekend!

04/17/2021

Hi everyone! I hope this finds you all well! It has been a busy few months as I find a happy medium between my new job and running the business. Evenings and weekends are working out great! In May we will begin opening up for drop in business rather than strictly appointment only!!! Yay!!!

02/14/2021

Happy Valentines Day!!! We sure miss everyone and the fun of creating so many cool things. Two things:
1. We are having a few issues getting things finished right now as we work out having stitchers take on most sewing/alteration projects. Please be patient with us as we streamline this process.
2. We are really wanting to get started on our re-purposing gowns. Do you have a gown that you are done with but don't want to just donate it, or try to sell it? Please PM Kristy! We would love to re-work it and get your gown out to someone new. Right now, I am just looking for donations or really low cost wedding and special occasion garments as we are not making much money right now. I can even take a picture and keep your information in a database so that I can show you the re-worked garment. :)

01/28/2021

Hi friends. Just a reminder that I can't take calls during the day anymore. I have an 8-5 job. I can and will return calls from 7-9 in the evening and 10-5 on weekends.

01/26/2021

Good morning! Just a reminder that I am available by appointment M-F 7-10 P.M. and weekends 10-5.
Give me a call at 218-216-7173 and leave a message (I can't take calls during the day).
I have started a new job to keep the bills paid and feed the family. As always, totally ready to help make beautiful things for you! :)

01/12/2021

Good morning, friends. In trying to stay positive and productive, I just wanted to get on today and send you all some care/love. I am busy working on masks, curtains, lamp shades, and the never ending building prep. I wish you all light and love this week!

12/29/2020

Who is ready for a Regency (aka Bridgerton) inspired wedding? I am! And guess what!?! I am both a dress maker and tailor so...let's get the whole wedding party done! I LOVE the Regency time period and have studied it extensively.

12/26/2020

We hope all that celebrate had a Merry Christmas! We are back at it here in the studio - waiting on fabrics and working on the continual painting of rooms. We also still had a bit of dig out to get done after the last storm. It looks like we have another one coming...welcome to winter in the northland! Well, have a great weekend and we hope to see you when it is safe in the new year to get these parties started (and look great celebrating)! Much love and care to all!

12/22/2020

I am working on getting a blog going on the website. I am treating it as a weekly letter to let you all know what I am up to. :) Anyway, head on over to the website and take a look at my musings. LOL.
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Custom Bridal & ClothierAlso offering quality fabric face masks. Bride: Shaylee Farrell Photographer: Missy Anderson  Custom DesignAre you tired of trying to make box store fashion work for you, especially for special occasion and workwear? So are we. Handcrafted and designed just for you! Our prod...

12/17/2020

Do you need a last minute gift? We've got you with gift certificates or masks! The website is always open!

12/17/2020

Starting January 4, 2021! Kristy will be available for design consultations weeknights from 7-10 and weekends from 10 A.M - 5 P.M. We can't wait to get started making beautiful clothing for you!!!

12/15/2020

It is busy at the studio right now. I wish it was busy with orders, but...we are busy with getting the physical building ready to go instead. I hope we will see many of you in the new year to plan beautiful, one of a kind garments! I am hopeful that you are all staying safe! Please remember that we are trying to do the same. We can do design consultations via phone, zoom, google meet, email...etc! We can do distanced f2f meetings - just call, email, or message us regarding a time to do so.

12/08/2020

Do you know what makes us happy? Researching recycled and/or eco forward fabrics! I am excited about sourcing some amazing fabrics for a project that is focused on a strong environmentally positive product. There are some amazing new technologies out there! I cannot wait to begin work with these products.

12/07/2020

Let's challenge our designer!

Give us a 2-3 word description of a dress you would like to see sketched up. Kristy will pick one and put pen to paper. The person belonging to the description she picks will get a $25 gift card!

*Kristy says: Challenge Accepted!*

12/03/2020