Marlene’s Atelier is more than a channel or a classroom. It’s a living atelier, a place to watch, learn, and be inspired by the craft of tailoring. You’re invited each week into my personal workshop where I share my passion for bespoke tailoring and the timeless techniques that bring bespoke garments to life.
Across my atelier, every project, whether it’s a foundational exercise in the Beginner’s Atelier, a focused lesson inside Atelier Basics, or a full bespoke masterclass, reveals how cloth begins its journey to becoming something extraordinary. From the first lines drafted to the careful hand-tailoring of the cloth, you’ll step inside the quiet rhythm of precision, planning, and artistry that guides every piece I create. The Swing-Baby-Swing Coat is just one example of how a beautiful cloth, like a Prince of Wales plaid, transforms into an iconic garment under a tailor’s hands.
Marlene Franke is one of the nation’s leading bespoke tailors. Her path to tailoring began while working in the accounting industry, where she launched Marlene Atelier, a custom clothing company designing classically designed suits for an elite clientele. That experience sparked a new calling. She left accounting to study at the prestigious Savile Row Academy in London, spending four years devoted full-time to mastering the craft.
In 2019, Marlene founded the American Bespoke Tailoring Academy, where she taught and inspired students both in-house and online for six years. Today, she continues to trailblaze with Marlene’s Atelier, opening her doors to share her passion, knowledge, and love for the art of tailoring with enthusiasts all around the world.
