I was so fortunate to have “found” Nazli. My brother had brought me some raw Thai silk fabric and I wanted to surprise him with a dress created for our next family occasion. Nazli had several ideas, and finally settled upon one that would “flow with the softness of the silk.”

With no pattern, she created a muslin pattern. We then modified a few spots. By the next time I dropped into her shop, she had done a beginning version of the dress—not yet ready to add sleeves or length, etc. One day, as I approached her shop, I saw my dress (through the glass door) already put together on her mannequin. Each visit was more exciting. She wasn’t afraid to add or modify her original design. She “doesn’t sleep at night” if it isn’t perfect!!

The day that the dress was ready, we were both so excited! I surprised my brother when I came down the stairs in my beautiful dress, Nazli’s creation… I only wish that she had been there to see it. I felt so lucky to be this very unique and beautiful creation.