Jeanette Johnson...Designer
I began to sew and design at the age of 14. Fabrics and trims and buttons and bows were fascinating to me and I became obsessed with finding fabric stores wherever I went!
I began dressmaking in my 30”s doing lots of pink taffeta bridesmaids dresses popular in the 80's. But my desire was to be able to create the dream wedding gown for every bride I met! The creativity and endless possibilities are where my heart is happy.
I do all of the designing and construction myself and am with the bride from the moment she walks in my front door until she walks down the aisle! Each gown is one of a kind; made with love…
Photo: Jeanette with daughter, Ashlee and her hub, Steve at her daughter, Bobbie's wedding
For inquiring minds: Yes, in this photo Jeanette made her dress, Ashlee's dress and also Bobbie's wedding gown
(not pictured).
I began to sew and design at the age of 14. Fabrics and trims and buttons and bows were fascinating to me and I became obsessed with finding fabric stores wherever I went!
I began dressmaking in my 30”s doing lots of pink taffeta bridesmaids dresses popular in the 80's. But my desire was to be able to create the dream wedding gown for every bride I met! The creativity and endless possibilities are where my heart is happy.
I do all of the designing and construction myself and am with the bride from the moment she walks in my front door until she walks down the aisle! Each gown is one of a kind; made with love…
Photo: Jeanette with daughter, Ashlee and her hub, Steve at her daughter, Bobbie's wedding
For inquiring minds: Yes, in this photo Jeanette made her dress, Ashlee's dress and also Bobbie's wedding gown
(not pictured).
BRIDAL ALTERATIONS!
Launching a new lacey little arm of Sew In Love Couture. Sew In Love, Perfect Fit. Expert bridal alterations.
Designer Jeanette Johnson says: “I haven't met a gown I couldn't make fit to perfection! Never found a gown I couldn't bustle!” Alteration consultation is no charge. Miracles happen here!
Launching a new lacey little arm of Sew In Love Couture. Sew In Love, Perfect Fit. Expert bridal alterations.
Designer Jeanette Johnson says: “I haven't met a gown I couldn't make fit to perfection! Never found a gown I couldn't bustle!” Alteration consultation is no charge. Miracles happen here!
TIPS TO BRIDES FROM JEANETTE JOHNSON:
Having your gown designed makes it one-of-a-kind. Brides take such pride in making decisions about her gown at every step. She will never see a photo of her gown on another bride, in a magazine or on pinterest. It is her gown and hers alone and it’s unique!
The more pictures you can share with your designer the better your designer will get to know your style. Pictures of necklines, bodices, backs, trains and skirts.... and skirts, fabrics, laces and buttons and bow! Your style may even surprise you! The possibilities are endless!
Having your gown designed makes it one-of-a-kind. Brides take such pride in making decisions about her gown at every step. She will never see a photo of her gown on another bride, in a magazine or on pinterest. It is her gown and hers alone and it’s unique!
The more pictures you can share with your designer the better your designer will get to know your style. Pictures of necklines, bodices, backs, trains and skirts.... and skirts, fabrics, laces and buttons and bow! Your style may even surprise you! The possibilities are endless!
2018 Vow Renewal... of Designer Jeanette Johnson
Last year our daughter got married just after our 35th anniversary. She had suggested maybe we could do a vow renewal during their wedding. After thinking about it, we decided not to infringe on their special day. So, this year we thought, well, why not!! So, we celebrated 36 years of a relationship that, like most, has had it's ups and downs, but through it all, we are still madly in love.
Our little ceremony was held in the wedding venue that we designed and built for our daughter's wedding the year before. But, instead of having 200 people to share our special day, we chose to have just 6 of our kids for a more intimate gathering. So, our 60' x 90' venue was turned into 'venue lite!' We draped white shear fabric over the center beams and down each of the four posts making for a perfect intimate setting. Overhead was the chandelier I had made for my daughter's wedding. I added greens from our orange tree and red bottle brush. Over the front and back arch was a spray of greens gathered from the yard and bright pink bougainvillea and tiny white flowers. My aisle runner was ivory lace, just like my daughter's aisle. Our hand made bar was draped with a lace table cloth and held the wine, champagne and hors d' oeuvres. We had a couch and end tables with our wedding album and photos of the kids weddings.
While the photographer gathered little I groups, the kids shared wine and hors d'oeuvres. The color of the day was black and red. Not for mood, but for elegance! My husband wore a black jacket over jeans with his cowboy boots and hat. I made him an ivory brocade vest that he wore over an ivory shirt and had a red boutonniere He looked even more handsome than he did 36 years ago!
I designed my gown with an ivory/gold lace over an off white lining. It was a strapless, sweetheart neck bodice with a full circle skirt. The chapel length train was edged with an 8' wide lace scallop. It featured an off the shoulder lace drape, following the sweetheart neckline. The drape had just a touch of sparkle as did my wide lace belt. I carried bouquet of ivories and greens, designed by Amanda Claverie of Rosebud Floral Design.
My daughter's gown was a black duchess satin mermaid style skirt with a black sequin, strapless sweetheart neck bodice, finished with a velvet sash. Her shoes were a satin print of red and pink flowers, so she wore a hot pink petticoat and carried a red rose bouquet.
My 12 year old grandson walked me down the aisle in a vest matching grandpa's and his ivory shirt and jeans and boots. He was so handsome!!! We walked down the aisle to “Look At Us” by Vince Gill. As I turned the corner and saw my husband, we both began to cry!
The ceremony was lead by our youngest daughter and she shared lots of memories and had many stories to tell! Next my husband and I read our personal vows to each other and we both cried. Our daughter led us in traditional vows and we shared a kiss.
After our vows, we both spoke to our children; me to our daughters and he to our sons. We gave advice on being wives and husbands, mothers and fathers whether they were married 29 years as our oldest are or 14 as the middle daughter or not quite a year as our youngest. We told them how proud we were of each of them and blessed them from our hearts. We all cried. We then surprised them and led each couple in a vow renewal of their own!
And then it was time for our 'first' dance. We danced to “Remember When” from Alan Jackson and then the kids danced to “You Make It Easy” by Jason Aldean.
After the very emotional ceremony, our wonderful photographer Patt Nicol (Patt Nicol Photography) took photos as we toasted each other and each of the kids read a prepared speech and had us all in tears once again...
We ended the evening having a fabulous dinner at the famous Derby restaurant in Arcadia. It was the perfect finish to a perfect day...36 years in the making!
Last year our daughter got married just after our 35th anniversary. She had suggested maybe we could do a vow renewal during their wedding. After thinking about it, we decided not to infringe on their special day. So, this year we thought, well, why not!! So, we celebrated 36 years of a relationship that, like most, has had it's ups and downs, but through it all, we are still madly in love.
Our little ceremony was held in the wedding venue that we designed and built for our daughter's wedding the year before. But, instead of having 200 people to share our special day, we chose to have just 6 of our kids for a more intimate gathering. So, our 60' x 90' venue was turned into 'venue lite!' We draped white shear fabric over the center beams and down each of the four posts making for a perfect intimate setting. Overhead was the chandelier I had made for my daughter's wedding. I added greens from our orange tree and red bottle brush. Over the front and back arch was a spray of greens gathered from the yard and bright pink bougainvillea and tiny white flowers. My aisle runner was ivory lace, just like my daughter's aisle. Our hand made bar was draped with a lace table cloth and held the wine, champagne and hors d' oeuvres. We had a couch and end tables with our wedding album and photos of the kids weddings.
While the photographer gathered little I groups, the kids shared wine and hors d'oeuvres. The color of the day was black and red. Not for mood, but for elegance! My husband wore a black jacket over jeans with his cowboy boots and hat. I made him an ivory brocade vest that he wore over an ivory shirt and had a red boutonniere He looked even more handsome than he did 36 years ago!
I designed my gown with an ivory/gold lace over an off white lining. It was a strapless, sweetheart neck bodice with a full circle skirt. The chapel length train was edged with an 8' wide lace scallop. It featured an off the shoulder lace drape, following the sweetheart neckline. The drape had just a touch of sparkle as did my wide lace belt. I carried bouquet of ivories and greens, designed by Amanda Claverie of Rosebud Floral Design.
My daughter's gown was a black duchess satin mermaid style skirt with a black sequin, strapless sweetheart neck bodice, finished with a velvet sash. Her shoes were a satin print of red and pink flowers, so she wore a hot pink petticoat and carried a red rose bouquet.
My 12 year old grandson walked me down the aisle in a vest matching grandpa's and his ivory shirt and jeans and boots. He was so handsome!!! We walked down the aisle to “Look At Us” by Vince Gill. As I turned the corner and saw my husband, we both began to cry!
The ceremony was lead by our youngest daughter and she shared lots of memories and had many stories to tell! Next my husband and I read our personal vows to each other and we both cried. Our daughter led us in traditional vows and we shared a kiss.
After our vows, we both spoke to our children; me to our daughters and he to our sons. We gave advice on being wives and husbands, mothers and fathers whether they were married 29 years as our oldest are or 14 as the middle daughter or not quite a year as our youngest. We told them how proud we were of each of them and blessed them from our hearts. We all cried. We then surprised them and led each couple in a vow renewal of their own!
And then it was time for our 'first' dance. We danced to “Remember When” from Alan Jackson and then the kids danced to “You Make It Easy” by Jason Aldean.
After the very emotional ceremony, our wonderful photographer Patt Nicol (Patt Nicol Photography) took photos as we toasted each other and each of the kids read a prepared speech and had us all in tears once again...
We ended the evening having a fabulous dinner at the famous Derby restaurant in Arcadia. It was the perfect finish to a perfect day...36 years in the making!
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MOLLY’S 2018 MASCARADE WEDDING IN A THEATRE
Molly's dress was a red taffeta in a fit and flare style. It featured a black lace 1/2 circle fish tail and corsetted back tied with a wide sash to give us the big bow! The top of the gown and the hem were edged with the same black lace. So different and so Molly. |
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ODY & MADISON KELLY were married at the Camarillo Ranch in Camarillo on 9/16/17. The beautiful venue featured a Victorian house which served as the Bridal dressing room.the The ceremony was held under a beautiful pine tree and was the perfect backdrop for both the couple and the guests to enjoy the gorgeous weather! The reception was held in the on sight red barn. It couldn't have been more perfect! Madison is the granddaughter of Designer Jeanette so we all know who designed her beautiful gown.
Madison's gown was ivory charmeus with a layer of lace and a mesh overlay. On the mesh was hand cut, hand appliqued beaded appliques in a cascading pattern on the front and back. The train was a half circle of lush charmeus, lace and mesh, the center back of the train was a double scallop lace with covered buttons from top to bottom. The scallop trim continued around the front and back of hem. We finished Madison's dress with a crystal belt and sash. The fit and flare, soft flowing gown was perfect for Madison's petite figure. Her veil was fingertip and edged with the same hand cut appliques as her gown. Perfection! One of the highlights of the ceremony was the bride being driven to the aisle by her dad in his 1969 Chevy Camaro! The roaring engine coming around the corner was so exciting! |
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IDEA BOARD - Designer Jeanette Johnson, Sew In Love Couture (http://www.whitesatinweddingshow.com/sew-in-love-couture-by-jeanette-johnson.html) designed this wedding dress for her granddaughter Lauren. In the photo, Jeanette is sewing in Lauren’s Great Grandmother’s ring into the dress for ‘SOMETHING BORROWED”. Jeanette said her Grandmother who is Lauren’s Great Grandmother only wore the ring if she was going 10 miles or more away from home.
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Jocelyne's dress was white satin fit and flare with a circle train. The fully beaded lace bodice was shear with white lining over the bust. The long sleeves were so beautiful over her skin! The low back was stunning! Jocelyn was married in Cameroon.
Blush Wedding Gown by SoCAL Designer Jeanette Johnson, Sew In Love Couture. This blush ball gown’s skirt has layers of petticoats. The top is a silk taffeta corset with a French lace overlay.
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STORY BEHIND THE DRESS: This Gown came about for a photo shoot when I found this luscious blush duchess satin that I just had to have! It is a drop waist gown with a ball gown skirt and side pick-ups. The bodice features what's called a “crumb catcher” neckline. I am not crazy about that name so I call it a “fan feature”! The photo shoot was the first wedding shoot for the photographer and I have some of the best photos of my model daughter I've ever had! Randi Marie Photography is now a highly sought after photographer in the Los Angeles area!
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STORY BEHIND THE DRESS: This gown was made for my great niece Lauren and photographed by my granddaughter Lauren! The gown was an ivory fitted gown with a full circle train starting just below the hip. It also had a very low back and the bride wore a long pendant that hung down the back. The three dimensional lace had tiny rhinestones in it's pattern. Her wedding was in Cabo and she was a vision! LCM Photography.
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STORY BEHIND THE DRESS: This gown was for another great niece, Nikki. Her gown was a fit and flare gown of white corded lace with a full train and long, fitted sleeves. But the deep back of the gown was a stunning touch! Nikki and Jordan were married in a barn in Santa Margarita that was built over the crumbling walls of the original mission built in California.
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STORY BEHIND THE DRESS: This Wedding Gown was actually made for Randi Marie of Randi Marie Photography. The gown was a mermaid silhouette of DuPeone' ivory silk. The body of the gown was ruched and featured a sweetheart neckline and corseted back which she wanted laced as snug as possible! The ball gown skirt was luscious with volumes of pick ups. Under her gown, she wore a petticoat made from her step mother's gown! Over her gown we added a Chantilly lace capelette that was the perfect final touch!
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STORY BEHIND THE DRESS: Designer Jeanette Johnson designed this gown for a photo shoot. It was a duchess satin A-line gown with a drop waist bodice featuring a sweetheart neckline. The fully beaded bodice was finished with a scallop lace at the neckline as well as the edge of the skirt and train. The waist was accented with a tiny crystal trim. The photos were taken at Pasadena City Hall by Kristen Simental Photography.
A GREAT DRESS FOR A BEACH WEDDING
This was a dress that Designer Jeanette Johnson made for a photo shoot about 7 years ago.
It was a mocha satin with a dark ivory lace overlay. The train is a full circle and edged with a scallop lace trim. The original dress (photos included) had a brown iridescent wide obi sash.
This gown was sent to a consignment shop in Memphis, Tennessee and this bride bought it. I was very excited to have the photos she sent! It really one of my favorites
This was a dress that Designer Jeanette Johnson made for a photo shoot about 7 years ago.
It was a mocha satin with a dark ivory lace overlay. The train is a full circle and edged with a scallop lace trim. The original dress (photos included) had a brown iridescent wide obi sash.
This gown was sent to a consignment shop in Memphis, Tennessee and this bride bought it. I was very excited to have the photos she sent! It really one of my favorites
Clara's gown was one of a kind! The gold lace knee length dress fit to a T! The sculpted neckline was a stunner! Over the dress was a silk chiffon full circle wrap skirt with train. We finished it off with a gold belt! Clara was stunning!
THE BUSTLE - Before & After
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Anastasia"s theme for her wedding was Peacock and her love of purple. We found this amazing fabric at Fiesta Fabrics in LA. It was the the perfect color and theme! Her corset top fit like a glove and was edged top and bottom with the gorgeous gold fabric edge. The A-Line ball gown skirt was also edged with the gold and went up the back to complete the dramatic train! Anastasia was a vision!
A Merry Christmas Dess created by designer Jeanette gorgeous
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JESSIE’S DRESS - Nine years ago when Jessie graduated from high school Southern CA wedding designer Jeanette Johnson gave her a gift certificate for a wedding gown. Now, nine years later she used her certificate. Jessie's dress is a fully beaded ivory lace over organza and taffeta. Her style is a classic A-Line, strapless, sweetheart neckline, the hem and neckline were edged with a self-scallop trim. The finishing touch was a gold tone crystal belt. Jessie now lives in Knoxville, Tenn, she didn't see her gown or even know what it looked like until 3 days before her wedding when Jeanette landed in Knoxville with it! She loved it!!!
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