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This page offers a transparent overview of how this garment is made, from materials to process and care. Created with intention, and designed to last.

How it’s made

The Lace Up Winter Dress is made in The Netherlands by Demi van Ginkel in our own studio. Everything you see at Midheavens has been made and designed at our studio. From pattern cutting, sample developing to making the final pieces, we can make sure everything is done ethically by controlling it in our studio.

  • Made to order

  • Small scale production

  • One piece at a time

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Materials and fabrics

The Lace Up Winter Dress is made from a cotton tricot fabric

Rib Tricot

  • 95% cotton, 5% elastan

Black fabric twisted into a spiral pattern

This fabric was chosen because of the soft, non itchy feel on the skin. It is soft, stretchy and easy to take care of, making it comfortable to wear for our women with tummy problems.

Care and longevity

Wash instructions:

  • Wash in a laundry bag

  • Max 30 degrees

  • Gentle wash cycle

  • Lay or hang to dry

You don’t need to wash your item after every wear, washing less extends the life of your garment and uses less water. Refresh with a special spray or hang outside!

Time and process

  • We need 4,5 meters of fabric for this dress

  • It takes 5 hours to make this dress, from pattern cutting to finishing touches. Depending on if you chose the option free made to measure and if you want any adjustments to the pattern, it may take longer

We have a production time from 2-5 weeks, this way we always have enough time to process the free made to measure option and any adjustments you may want on the dress that requires a different pattern that we make just for you.

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Mindful production

  • Made to order = no overproduction

  • Small-scale, low waste

We use up all our fabric scraps in the following ways:

  • Using them to test make new samples

  • Make new scrap items for you from accessories to clothing items

  • Using them for different tests