Sewing is a time-honored craft that has been passed down through generations.
In my family both of my maternal great grandfathers sewed professionally, one being a tailor and the other a furniture maker and upholsterer. They passed on their knowledge to my grandparents who were both talented fine artists, and seamstresses. My grandparents taught my mother, an exceptional seamstress who skillfully educated me in the craft. I take great pride knowing that I come from a family of seamstresses and can carry on the family tradition.
-Jenny Brancato
The Sempstress; A term originating from the 15th Century was the first term ever to be used as referring to a seamstress.
The Sempstress is a studio + fabric workroom specializing in fine sewing for interiors, located in Santa Cruz, California.
Jenny Brancato has a background in Home Textile Design where she earned her Bachelors Degree with Cum laude at The Fashion Institute of Technology. Her studying included the history of textiles, weaving on looms, painting and printmaking focussed on home interiors. From a young age Jenny’s mother taught her how to sew, she was always fascinated with beautifying spaces. Whether making window coverings, pillows, or collecting antique furniture to restore + upholster. It was only natural to weave her love of textiles, home interiors and sewing together. Jenny has over a decade dedicated to working professionally in fine drapery workrooms in the Bay Area and over 25 years of sewing.
The opportunity to work with new & reoccurring clients has been gratifying for Jenny. She takes great pride in executing each project with high standards of quality, detail, sensible pricing + efficiency. While beautifying your spaces one project at a time, The Sempstress wants you to enjoy your custom furnishing for many years to come. Let’s work together!