We're Hiring

DRESSMAKER/ SEAMSTRESS
Due to a sudden growth we now wish to expand our team and require the services of an experienced seamstress/sample maker

Essential Criteria:
- An absolute attention to detail as the success of our brand relies on a high quality finished gown.
- Ability to work independently and assist in other duties as may be require in a small business.
- Ability to work in agreed time frames and deadlines.
- Motivated and excited to be part of a growing brand.
- Must be organized and neat. 
- Pattern making an advantage but not essential.
- Will have the option to work on projects at home as well as the showroom.

Immediate start is available. 
Part-time position. 
Wage will be discussed
Please send resume to sheila@sheilafrank.com





ALTERATIONS SPECIALIST
We work with bridal, mother of the bride, special occasion and prom.

Essential Criteria:
- Ability to alter dresses with fabrics such as chiffon, lace, beading, tulle.
- Ability to work to agreed time frames and deadlines.
- Working under pressure and understand that some projects could be last minute depending on client needs.
- Will have to pin client for first fitting and have it ready by the desired time/ date of client.
- Must press/ steam each piece upon completion to present to client in a professional manor.
- Must be available for final fitting/pickup with client and have a friendly attitude and understand the customer service element.
- Motivated and excited to be apart of a growing brand. 
- Must be organized and neat.
- Will have the option to work on projects at home, but must be present for all fittings in the showroom.


Immediate start is available. 
Part-time position. 
Wage will be discussed
Please send resume to sheila@sheilafrank.com 

S/S 2017 Collection - SHEILA FRANK

With the whirlwind that has been this year, we decided to create a capsule collection. I call this more of a ready - to - wear bridal. This collection is for the no frills bride with easy pieces. This is just a taste of what is to come. The collection is also available to purchase as made - to - order. 

To see the full collection available for purchase please visit: http://sheilafrank.bigcartel.com/category/bridal

Strike a Pose there is nothing to it - Vogue

In November we are to express gratitude and be thankful. I am extremely thankful for my beautiful clients, friends and family for this passed year. 

This November has been a great month so far. The label was published in British Vogue. We were informed that we received an award from The Knot for 2017 Best in Weddings and have a local fashion show in two days. There is so much more to come. This is just the beginning. Opening the showroom 9 months ago has been the best decision I ever made! I am so thankful for the love and support from my clients, friends and family. 

Thanks for always believe in me at times when I didn't believe in myself. xo Sheila

Enchanted Forest

The past 8 months have gone by so fast, especially when I get to work with friends. Creating custom designs for people that I enjoy, can't really be called work, can it?

Sample Fitting

Cara and I met while I worked in the corporate world, I remember telling her what I do and we talked about the possibility of me designing her dress when the time would come. I left my corporate job in April 2016 and 2 months later Cara reached out to see if I was available to make her dream dress. The catch... we had less the 4 months to make it, needless to say I was already overbooked! 

Excited at the design idea and to work with a friend, I said yes! I immediately got Cara in the book for our consultation and started fabric shopping. Cara requested a dotted-swiss fabric, which she didn't know until the sample fitting, that the fabric she choose was the exact fabric her mother had for her wedding dress. I love when this happens! 

Working with Cara was an absolute dream. She is down to earth and totally gets my goofy humor. 

Our other old co-worker and friend Stephanie from Philter Photography shot the wedding. Stephanie captured the essence of Cara's magical day which looked something like an enchanted forest. The nuptials took place in the woods of her childhood home. This is such a unique idea. The images are absolutely stunning and Cara is breath-taking. You can see the love between Cara and Matt. A love like theirs undeniable.

I had so much fun working with you Cara. 

Thank You for allowing me to be apart of your beautiful day. xo Sheila

Philter Photo

Philter Photo

A Fairytale Wedding

Once upon a time, there was a beautiful kind-hearted, down to earth girl planning to wed her prince. I met Tara and her mother Cheryl years ago, as I was Tara's boss at a previous job. I remember speaking with Cheryl in the past about designing Tara's wedding dress, we began the conversation a little over  year go. Tara fell ill with a rare cancer and was forced to put the wedding planning on hold.

Muslin Fitting

With the love and support of Tara's family, friends and her prince,  she fought hard and survived her battle with cancer. Cheryl and I talked a lot,  about creating the dress of Tara's dreams.  She deserved something really special.

When Tara was in remission, her grandmother suddenly passed away.

Tara had a special request for me, to include her grandmother's dress into the design. I often love the idea of up-cycling something old, creating something new. I am obsessed with anything vintage.

Tara's Grandmother

The idea of including her grandmother into the design, tugged at my heart.

Tara is a lover of Disney, which made the design process pretty easy. We brain-stormed and came up with the most beautiful Princess dress. Throughout the whole process, we talked about Cheryl's mother/ Tara's grandmother. We laughed, cried, joked, reminisced. As the days, weeks, months went on in the construction process, I was nervous because I could only wish and hope that Tara's grandmother would approve of the dress for her granddaughter.

Utilizing Tara's grandmother's dress, I cut the bodice from the skirt and beaded the entire lace bodice. I also took the hanging straps from the inside of the dress to give Tara spaghetti straps and used the covered buttons from the original dress to put on the back of the new design. Lastly I created an applique for the hip from the original lace.

We also decided to create a dress for Cheryl that complemented her mother's jewelry that she would wear on Tara's big day. I literally was beading the dress, 2 days before the wedding day.

Tara & Cheryl

Tara & Evan

I am so pleased with the outcome of both custom dresses. 

This will definitely be a project to remember for all of us. 

Thank You Tara and Cheryl for allowing me to be apart of your day. XO Sheila

Hello August

How is it the end of August already? We have been burning the midnight oil completing patterns, muslin samples and actual gowns for fittings. At the beginning of last week, Sheila announced some exciting news to her family and friends... Sheila is now 100% self-employed. It is a scary, exciting, crazy feeling. We are ready to take it to the next level!

We participated in a photo shoot for Fab You Bliss and had the opportunity to work with an amazing team. Check out the link: http://fabyoubliss.com/2016/08/15/whimsical-vintage-newport-wedding-style/

After yesterday's long day of fittings (8 clients), we realized that THIS is it. We reviewed our schedule for the next few months into next year and are completely humbled by the requests for custom (and alterations).

As we work on our current client projects, we are also planning a fashion show which will take place Saturday November 12th @ the Carlisle, PA Expo Center during an event named The Women's Expo. Our focus is to promote past and present works featuring models of all shapes and sizes.

More info to come on this as we finalize details. In the meantime, you can check out other link.
http://www.agreatwaytospendmyday.com/

Heart of Gold

2009 Downtown Harrisburg, PA

I met Amanda in 2009, when I was her boss at Wet Seal. Yes you heard that correct. I was an assistant manager in retail for a few years before and after receiving my BFA in Fashion Design. I enjoyed going to work especially when it was a day that Amanda would be working with me.

Amanda is one of the kindest most generous ladies I have ever met. She has a heart of gold. Even though I was her boss she really was only a few years younger then me so we became instant friends. I remember the day at work when I told her I met a guy who is now my husband. Amanda helped me pick out my outfit for my first date. She must have done a great job, because we are living our happily ever after.

Amanda has always been supportive of me as a designer and would name drop even was I was just dressing mannequins in the windows at the mall. She was always telling customers and friends that I was a designer at times when I didn't believe in myself. I did a fashion show in 2010 at Fashion Group International NYC across from Bryant Park and Amanda was there with friends. It meant a lot to me that she was there. 

Through the years and numerous jobs we have remained friends. She is the type of friend that you don't have to text or call every day, but when you do it is like you never skipped a beat. She is the friend that I want to continue to get to know as we grow older. 

2014 @ my wedding

In 2014, When I found out that Amanda was engaged, I will admit that I harassed her about making her dress. Understandably she went the traditional route of going to a bridal salon and trying on dresses. She fell in love with the dress of her dreams. I wasn't upset, because well I did the same thing!

Amanda asked me to do her alterations of fitting the dress and creating custom accessories. Amanda wanted some bling to her belt. I don't think she realized how much I love hand beading. I created a custom belt for her. The beading was kind of 3-D. 

On the day of Amanda's deadline for the dress alterations, I was literally sewing the belt to the dress at her dining room table. In regards to her alterations I added a bustle and I had to un-bead the sides of the dress, so I could take them in and hand bead everything back on. 5 hours later it was done. A labor of love, I call it.

Amanda and her husband Adam have the most fun loving relationship that anyone could dream of. The way they play off of each other with witty remarks and silly humor is enviable. My husband and I are lucky to call them our friends. Thank you Amanda for having me  be apart of your special day. xo Sheila