I am Beatrice, and Calico is my tailoring shop, a workshop and small sewing school based in Verona. I create garments on request, driven by both necessity and ethics. They are unique and inspirational pieces. The pursuit of attention to detail and impeccable finishing is my daily bread. From intimate wear to swimwear, from tailored jumpsuits to evening gowns, from fleece clothing to denim, from children to men: I enjoy exploring every corner of tailoring and combining the antique flavor of embroidery with modern techniques. And I love sharing all of this with my students. In the courses I organize, I teach my personal cutting method and share the passion, excitement, and secrets of this magnificent world!

I started playing with needle and thread at the age of 5 and, as I grew up, fashion became my profession. I have dressed thousands of people in the most luxurious brands, providing advice based on body shapes and color harmony until destiny decided to take away the role of Store Manager and dress me up as a Seamstress.

In my workshop - Vita Sartoriale - facing the Venetian lagoon, I teach the art of cutting, sewing, and crafting truly magical garments. Through them, I convey my philosophy connected to silk threads and their colors: they can absorb and release energies, and secretly, I hand-stitch them to transform your garment into a little talisman.

You've already seen my determination and enthusiasm on "Tailor Made - Chi ha la stoffa?" Are you ready to meet me in person now?

We are Michela and Gloria, and we breathe in "filotrama," a workshop of artisanal garments crafted with Italian seasonless surplus fabrics and a masculine touch.

The project was born from the need to find a place for our way of dressing in free volumes, comfort, and essentials. We thought that maybe we weren't the only ones feeling this need, and here we are!

At the core of our work is time; we have chosen to sew memories, capturing them in timeless and continuous pieces that are not bound by fleeting trends of the moment.

These are free models that adapt to the changing colors and seasons, following the natural evolution of your needs. Each design is carefully crafted to embrace and accommodate different forms and can be worn as individual pieces or combined into ensembles, creating a magical play of proportions and volumes that you will create yourselves.

We will be at Abilmente on Saturday, October 14, and Sunday, October 15.

I am Sara Mezzaluna, a creative architect and the inventor of Mimmi Colletti. I enjoy designing and conceiving new solutions, but I also like getting my hands dirty and experimenting.

My love for design, architecture, and fashion led me to think, in 2021, about a way to wear beloved architectural works studied in university books. That's where the idea of "designing" collars that can represent, through colors or shapes, some recognizable works of art, came to me.

Hi, I'm Laura from PatriceLaurianne, and with my mantra "Tailor-Made for You," I present to you my brand: 100% handmade with a sartorial touch.

My mission? To create unique, made-to-measure, and personalized garments. You'll be able to choose the style and fabric you love, vibrant palette of colors, wonderful textures, and exquisite tailoring finishes!

At Abilmente, I'll take you into my world and teach you how to sew some of my must-have pieces. The only thing I ask is an intense desire to sew and create; I'll take care of everything else!

We are Elena Marella and Francesca Temponi, and we share the same overwhelming passion for sewing since we were children. After our studies and years of hard work, in 2015, we founded République Fabrique in Brescia, our brand of artisanal clothing and independent tailoring school. With this project, we aim to share our alternative and accessible sewing vision, starting from in-person classes to promoting our online sewing courses through Club Fabrique.

Our brand is built on two fundamental pillars: sustainability and sharing. We personally create our collections, carefully selecting vintage materials or Made in Italy surplus fabrics. Our goal is to optimize the reduction of textile waste and spread the sense of awareness and craftsmanship typical of the artisanal world, always putting people at the center and promoting a fun and accessible learning experience.

After publishing our first sewing book titled "Sewing is Power" in October 2022, we are now focused on the future, with the aim of combating school dropout rates and increasing textile knowledge even among the younger generations.

We will be at Abilmente on Thursday, October 12, and Friday, October 13.

Tailoring and design are the words that describe my brand Robedalez.

Tailoring represents the love for details and finishing touches, the careful selection and combination of fabrics and colors.

Design because every garment, before being made, is designed and sketched based on the desires and measurements of the person who will wear it (after all, I was an engineer...).

I select shirts, but not only, used, sample or vintage; I transform them to make them more contemporary and embroidery by hand.

The subjects of embroidery often come from the past, especially medieval and Renaissance. Medieval bestiaries, ancient botany, books on heraldry and Renaissance allegories and the inevitable travel companion, Dante’s Commedia.