AB Western Designs​
Because we personally design and make every piece that we sell, our ordering process is unique. To give you an idea of what you can expect, here is a timetable of what happens from the time you first talk with us to when you receive your custom AB Western Design piece.
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1. Tell us what you want
Once you know what you would like designed (whether it's a belt, dress, or boots), let us know so we can add you to our schedule. It's okay if you have no idea what you want it to look like. We will get to that later. But you will want to talk with us as soon as possible because we are often booked six months out.
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2. Develop a basic picture with you
Next, we will contact you to get an idea about your piece. At this point we will ask you to send us whatever ideas you have, whether they are photos from Pinterest or hand-drawn sketches, we'll take them. We will also ask you questions to get a better idea of where and how you plan on wearing our design. Will you be inside or outdoors? Are you wanting to match the item with something else in your closet? If so, then send us a picture or a color swatch.
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***For rodeo queens: Let us know the specific event or portion of the contest that you plan on wearing our design. We will need to get an idea of environmental factors (indoors vs. outdoors, on a stage vs. in an interview) in order to draft a design perfect for you.
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3. Let's talk design!
After we get to know what you are looking for, we will draw up some sketches and send them to you. You will then tell us what your favorites are, or what features you like best on each sketch so we can design the perfect piece for you.
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4. Send you the estimate
Once you have decided on the design, we will give you an estimate for the piece. You will be responsible for the cost of supplies upfront (leather, conchos, appliqués, etc.). We will let you know the amount of the materials once we have them ordered.
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5. Tailor it to you
If you are having a dress or shirt made, we will tailor the piece to your body. We are based out of Springville, Utah, so you can make an appointment with us to drop by and get fitted. It only takes about 20 minutes.
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If dropping by our studio is inconvenient, we will send a fabric shirt or dress to you in the mail so that we can get your measurements. Once you get the piece in the mail, get it fitted by an experienced seamstress and mail it back to us with the pins still in it.
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6. Ship it straight to you
Once we have completed your design, we will send it to you via your preferred shipping method (shipping not included in estimate). Or better yet, you can stop by and pick it up yourself and say hi!
