Tulip Design

Our specialty is custom costumes - historical reproductions, Cosplay, theater. St Paul, MN. We provide affordable custom sewing services in the Twin Cities area.

Please visit etsy.com/shop/tulipdesign for examples of previous work and items that can be purchased now. We make everything. Wedding dresses, Cosplay costumes, SCA garb, theatrical costumes, ethnic/folk dress, maternity and children's wear, quilts, drapes, cushions, etc. We do a lot of character / cosplay costumes. We are also one of the only places in the US to order unique ethnic/folk costumes

(like German/Austrian dirndls). Most customers bring us a photo of what they'd like and we custom make it. We can also do this via internet using your size or measurements, though in person fittings are ideal. Most things can be custom made in about two weeks, with much longer waits in September and October due to our Halloween rush. We work with nearly all fabrics and styles. We make our own patterns based on your measurements and preferences, so they fit perfectly every time (if you come in for fittings). All seams are enclosed or finished with an industrial serger. Our creations look highly professional. We do NOT work with lycra (swimsuits, etc.) or spandex, but we can work with some other stretchy fabrics. Though we do have industrial machines and can work with a variety of materials, certain styles of knitwear (especially with complicated curved seams) require factory-only equipment to look professional. Also, while we do home decor sewing, we are not set up to install drapes or other items in your home/business. Please contact us for details. Our storefront/workroom is located on the border of St Paul and Mpls on the corner of hwy 280 and University Ave. Street parking on all three sides of the bldg. As the bulk of our business is online, we only accept cash, check or PayPal. You can also order through our etsy site using visa or PayPal - contact us for details.

05/21/2026

Another beautiful 18th century gown! Such a lovely color.

05/15/2026

Beautiful chiffon 1910s gowns for Mme. Butterfly in New Jersey!

04/30/2026

Another gorgeous 18th century silk gown! I love when customers ask for this one. The scalloped skirt ruffle is amazing and the "dusk" shantung silk is perfect.

04/18/2026

Join us for another day of art crawl! Today 12-7, and tomorrow 12-5. Our costumes on the rack are 10% off. And go upstairs to Lowertown Lofts to see thirty other artists in our building! Poetry reading at 1:00. 255 East Kellogg in St Paul.

04/17/2026

Join us for art crawl this weekend! 255 East Kellogg in St Paul. Friday 6-10, Saturday 12-6, Sunday 12-5. Lowertown Lofts Artist Coop is in our building, so there will be dozens of other artists showing as well. Best date night ever!

04/08/2026

The hills are alive! We make a lot of human sized Sound of Music costumes, so we're trying out some American Girl doll sized ones. So cute!

04/02/2026

Another gorgeous 18th century Watteau/ robe francaise gown! Deep purple brocade.

03/02/2026

I love the way this one turned out! We've been waiting to use up the last of this gorgeous embroidered silk. Come see it in Cinderella at the college of the sequoias in Visalia, CA!

03/01/2026

A few of the beautiful things for Cinderella! Come see them this month at the college of the Sequoias in Visalia, CA!

01/25/2026

I love the way this one turned out! Ball gown for "Frozen" at Slow Burn Theatre in Florida.

Address

255 East Kellogg Boulevard, Suite 103
Saint Paul, MN
55101

Website

http://www.tulipdesign.net/

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