launched in 2016 Gretchen Bohling Design has grown and shifted to serve our clients throughout the years. indulge in the world of bespoke fashion with Gretchen Bohling design, your go-to destination for custom garments and high-end alterations. Elevate your wardrobe with personalized designs tailored to your unique style and preferences. Whether you are looking for a custom tailored suit, a stunning evening gown, or expert alterations to your most special pieces; skilled artisan, Gretchen will bring your vision to life with precision and finesse.

Services offered: Custom garment creation, high-end alterations including bridal and suiting, and heirloom recreations. All are welcome and encouraged. located in the mainframe arts building at 900 keo way suite 445 des moines iowa 50309.

Gretchen Bohling is a graduate of the Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago, she graduated in 2010 with her Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts with a focus in Fashion Design. Gretchen started working in the fashion Industry in 2008 while attending school. She has an extremely well-rounded resume having worked in wholesale, retail, styling, dressing, alterations, and design.

image above by paige peterson photography

Happy global pride day 🏳️‍🌈 wearing my sequin pride mask all day and month long! . . I've still got a small amount of sequin fabric left if you want a mask - $25 - DM me to claim before I run out of fabric :)
Anyone else feeling unmotivated and just all around blah?! It's been hard to stay in a positive mindset these last few weeks and months as we all navigate this new "normal" and work hard to effect some positive change in our broken system.
There is still so much work to be done in the Black Lives Matter movement - to see real systemic change it's going to take dedication and lots of time so please don't stop fighting ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 The easiest way to help move the needle is to educate yo
I hand make every piece that I sell - whether it's a private label collection piece - a custom piece - or a repurposed piece. I do this because my mission at gbd is to provide an ethically made sustainable wardrobe for my clients. If you shop with me
Private Sewing Lessons are back :) . . Need something for your kids to do? Need a reason to get out of the house? Have a bunch of old clothes you want to repurpose? DM me to set up a private sewing lesson!! . . Covid approved - studio and equipment a
Support provided by Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, through the federal CARES Act. 

Support provided by Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, through the federal CARES Act.