KMKDesignsllc
Announcement
UPDATE March 2022:
Post is delayed. Please let us know if you have a specified deadline for your order since we craft everything in our shop in MN.
Priority is taking about 5 days and express 2-3 days. We will do our best to accommodate deadlines and appreciate your patience. We are a shop of 4-5 people and are doing our best adjusting with the constant changes in the last couple of years.
Thank you for your understanding during this crazy time. Your support and patience, are making all the difference in keeping us operating. Thank you so much <3
KMKDesigns is a woman-owned small business in St. Paul, MN. Since 2008 we, designed, patterned, and created an alternative, Steampunk, Gothic, and Neo-Victorian clothing and wedding dresses with care and great craftsmanship. We also specialize in quality custom creations and plus sizing. We make everything locally in our Studio in St. Paul, MN.
Our prices are based on keeping a sustainable wage for our shop and employees. Our mission is to focus on quality, hands-on customer service, body positivity, and ethical business ownership <3
OFFBEATBRIDE: http://offbeatbride.com/2013/02/custom-alternative-wedding-dresses
WEBSITE: www.kmkdesignsllc.com
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/pages/KMKDesigns/187875052631
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/KMKDesignsLLC
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kmkdesignsllc/
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/KMKDesignsset=a.401351617631.179185.187875052631&type=3
OTHER ETSY SHOP: KMKRemnants
LOVE our fabrics and materials! Are you a fellow crafter? We just opened a second shop to re-purpose our scraps into crafting materials check it out! Help us be more sustainable and support small business!
KMKDesigns is mother-daughter collaboration with over 35 years of experience who love creating quality clothing for women and men who want to be confident and unique. We believe that clothing should make you feel as beautiful as you are no matter what society's standard is. We create outfits from gorgeous bridal gowns for everyday wear from fabrics we hand pick to be high quality, comfortable and elegant. We love neo-Victorian, Lolita and Gothic. We create things ranging from outrageous costume pieces, custom corsets and bridal gowns to custom men's jackets. The difference between our clothing and costumes is that our creations can hold up to everyday life. You can certainly wear our clothing for a costume, but we wear our own designs every day and they are created so you can too!
**PLUS SIZE All of our items can be made in our size 2X and above. Our 2x start above a 45-inch natural waist
***LAYAWAY We do Layaway plans for all orders over $200. Please message us here or e-mail us for details.
+++SIZES! Our sizes run a bit bigger than average so please measure yourself. Each listing has a waist measurement for each size. Follow the link below for help
****NEED HELP MEASURING? Follow this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81vN7EZ6tK4&list=UUFYdAx68FcajKytbzZ1r1gA&index=1&feature=plcp
-From some Happy Etsy customers
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"Professional Service and exceptional quality! Dress is beautiful, elegant and made well. Will buy from again. Made my dream come true of having a Gothic Lolita wedding dress! Absolutely love it!"
"It's so much more beautiful in person! Thank you for turning my vision into reality and for being professional and patient with me. I truly can't thank you enough!! My wedding will be magical in part Thanks to you! :)"
All designs are by KMKDesigns and copyrighted to KMKDesigns LLc
**Please include in the note to the seller if you have a specific date you want your item done by. Please check policies for more information****
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WEBSITE: www.kmkdesignsllc.com
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/pages/KMKDesigns/187875052631
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/KMKDesignsLLC
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kmkdesignsllc/
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/KMKDesigns
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All Designs copyright to KMK Designs LLC 2010-2016
Online Shops We sell at:
Wells and Verne Website
Beauty by Design
Etsy-our shop only
KMKDesigns Website
***Anywhere else you see our items it is not from us! We have had some issues with people stealing our photos and designs, so be informed when purchasing.
Announcement
UPDATE March 2022:
Post is delayed. Please let us know if you have a specified deadline for your order since we craft everything in our shop in MN.
Priority is taking about 5 days and express 2-3 days. We will do our best to accommodate deadlines and appreciate your patience. We are a shop of 4-5 people and are doing our best adjusting with the constant changes in the last couple of years.
Thank you for your understanding during this crazy time. Your support and patience, are making all the difference in keeping us operating. Thank you so much <3
KMKDesigns is a woman-owned small business in St. Paul, MN. Since 2008 we, designed, patterned, and created an alternative, Steampunk, Gothic, and Neo-Victorian clothing and wedding dresses with care and great craftsmanship. We also specialize in quality custom creations and plus sizing. We make everything locally in our Studio in St. Paul, MN.
Our prices are based on keeping a sustainable wage for our shop and employees. Our mission is to focus on quality, hands-on customer service, body positivity, and ethical business ownership <3
OFFBEATBRIDE: http://offbeatbride.com/2013/02/custom-alternative-wedding-dresses
WEBSITE: www.kmkdesignsllc.com
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/pages/KMKDesigns/187875052631
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/KMKDesignsLLC
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kmkdesignsllc/
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/KMKDesignsset=a.401351617631.179185.187875052631&type=3
OTHER ETSY SHOP: KMKRemnants
LOVE our fabrics and materials! Are you a fellow crafter? We just opened a second shop to re-purpose our scraps into crafting materials check it out! Help us be more sustainable and support small business!
KMKDesigns is mother-daughter collaboration with over 35 years of experience who love creating quality clothing for women and men who want to be confident and unique. We believe that clothing should make you feel as beautiful as you are no matter what society's standard is. We create outfits from gorgeous bridal gowns for everyday wear from fabrics we hand pick to be high quality, comfortable and elegant. We love neo-Victorian, Lolita and Gothic. We create things ranging from outrageous costume pieces, custom corsets and bridal gowns to custom men's jackets. The difference between our clothing and costumes is that our creations can hold up to everyday life. You can certainly wear our clothing for a costume, but we wear our own designs every day and they are created so you can too!
**PLUS SIZE All of our items can be made in our size 2X and above. Our 2x start above a 45-inch natural waist
***LAYAWAY We do Layaway plans for all orders over $200. Please message us here or e-mail us for details.
+++SIZES! Our sizes run a bit bigger than average so please measure yourself. Each listing has a waist measurement for each size. Follow the link below for help
****NEED HELP MEASURING? Follow this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81vN7EZ6tK4&list=UUFYdAx68FcajKytbzZ1r1gA&index=1&feature=plcp
-From some Happy Etsy customers
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"Professional Service and exceptional quality! Dress is beautiful, elegant and made well. Will buy from again. Made my dream come true of having a Gothic Lolita wedding dress! Absolutely love it!"
"It's so much more beautiful in person! Thank you for turning my vision into reality and for being professional and patient with me. I truly can't thank you enough!! My wedding will be magical in part Thanks to you! :)"
All designs are by KMKDesigns and copyrighted to KMKDesigns LLc
**Please include in the note to the seller if you have a specific date you want your item done by. Please check policies for more information****
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WEBSITE: www.kmkdesignsllc.com
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/pages/KMKDesigns/187875052631
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/KMKDesignsLLC
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kmkdesignsllc/
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/KMKDesigns
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All Designs copyright to KMK Designs LLC 2010-2016
Online Shops We sell at:
Wells and Verne Website
Beauty by Design
Etsy-our shop only
KMKDesigns Website
***Anywhere else you see our items it is not from us! We have had some issues with people stealing our photos and designs, so be informed when purchasing.
Items
Featured items
All Items
Reviews
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AmyJoWest on Mar 3, 2022
5 out of 5 starsEverything was as I expected. My wedding is still a few months away, but I can't wait to wear my dress!
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Jordan on May 10, 2022
5 out of 5 starsPants came well packaged and comfortable. I had to do some minor tailoring on my end to fix some spots that were a little too large (could have been a measurement error on my end). They were worn to an event and managed to make it to the final day before unfortunately ripping directly at the joining seam in the crotch. I'll be adding in a new gusset, but something to be aware of if you have larger thighs and plan to be doing a lot of squatting or kneeling!
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Jordan on May 10, 2022
5 out of 5 starsA little heavier than expected but stood up great to the wind at the event.
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Jordan on May 10, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThere was a bit of back and forth but the seller was great at communicating when things were going to be delayed or something went not as planned.
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Kimberly on May 4, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis is exactly what I wanted for my upcoming trip to Galaxy’s Edge!
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Alaska on May 3, 2022
5 out of 5 starsTHIS IS AMAZING! THE HOOD IS A TAD BIT BIG BUT ITS GOOD WHEN OVERSIZED!
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Ashley on Apr 30, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI ordered this dress for my Handfasting & Kaitlyn made the process so welcoming & easy!! I can't wait to wear this on our special day, thank you for all your hard work & craftsmanship!
About KMKDesignsllc
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Sheridyn and Kaitlyn McClain, Mother and Daughter at Teslacon 2013! Wearing their own designs, photo by Nic Abrego. -
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Our Booth at Teslacon a Steampunk Convention in 2016 -
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Kaitlyn and Sheridyn with Drayke and Michelle at their wedding. KMK created the outfits they wore for their ceremony. -
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Lovely wedding client, we created a custom gown for in 2021. Red silk with black lace overlay and corset back, -
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A custom Mermadame gown we did for our friends at the Blonde Swan.
Why we love making clothing
KMKDesigns is a mother, daughter independent business. We founded it in 2008 and run it equally together. We now have in - shop employees to helps us create our designs in the studio with us! We hope as we grow to create more local jobs for other artists and creators as well as create more wonderful clothing for wonderful men and women around the world.
The story of how we started is a bit different then most.
While most business are started with a direct intent, we almost fell into ours. It began with a search for a new career change.
Sheridyn had sewn all of her life, and her daughter had always been an artist. Together we attended a convention with a small booth set up where we sold accessories and wore garments we had designed and created. It was mostly just for fun, but we also learned that people loved our creations.
At that same convention other local designers. "Blashpemia's closet, and Scoundrelle's Keep, they told us about a fashion show in the fall and recommended we apply. We decided to go for it. Kaitlyn drew the designs and Sheridyn constructed them, both working together to gather models and figure out the finite details. After that first show, it was like we couldn't stop, Kaitlyn(who previously had never liked fashion or to sew) Kept designing, and began to learn to sew. Sheridyn continued to research other opportunities. We opened an online shop and then soon after found etsy. After lots of hard work and some fabulous work with some generous and photographers and models, our shop began to be something substantial.
Both of us discovered that through making clothes we could help men and women of all shapes, sizes and types to feel more confident and beautiful. The true nature of fashion is to create the feeling beauty and confidence no matter who you are. We wanted to make people feel like princes and princess, Kings and Queens, Fancy Ladies and Gentleman. To have someone walk up to them, they don't even know and say, "hey you look fantastic!"
We love being an independent businesses where we can directly hear about the stories from the people who wear our creations. Even though we have faced challenges and we tend to pour %110 into this, it is so rewarding to see that people we can make happy through our art.
We hope to be in business many years, to make a living while bringing confidence and beauty into people's lives. We appreciate you supporting our handmade business. When you purchase from KMKDesigns you are supporting local artists who craft each item in our shop custom to order.
Shop members
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Kaitlyn McClain
Owner, Desginer, Marketer, Customer Service, Construction
Kaitlyn found that clothing design could give her an creative outlet that could help people gain confidence and beauty in everyday life. She studied Fashion Design at St. Catherine University and graduated with an award for best senior collection.
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Angeline Babcock
Maker, Sewing In Studio
They graduated from the U of MN with an arts degree. They work mainly with all of the shop's skirts and petticoats. They also do art and promotional work for KMK!
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Shannon Sherman
Maker, Sewing In Studio
Shannon is one of our in shop sewing gals. She helps us in the studio to create KMKDesigns clothing. She makes most of our popular jumper styles and often stays after work to sew on her own projects. She has an arts background.
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Sheridyn McClain
Owner, Pattern Maker, Designer, Construction
Sheridyn McClain has been sewing for as long as she can remember. She started by sewing doll clothing when she was young out of sheets and twine. She has worked as a costumer, alteration specialist & hobbyist before starting KMK with her daughter.
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Kaylin Wolf
Maker, Sewing In Studio
Kaylin works in the studio sewing corsets. She also makes boleros, evening gowns, and helps on other projects around the shop. In her free time, Kaylin sews at home. She has 17 (more or less) cosplays planned for this summer.
Production partners
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Sticker Ninja
Portland, OR
Small sticker printing business
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Wallflower Market
Lake Mills, WI
Wallflower Market is a gift shop specializing in stationery, locally made goods, unique gifts, & custom work like photo canvases & banners.
Shop policies
Shipping
Customs and import taxes
Payment options
Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
- Items on sale
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for: