About Us

Hemme is a modern custom sewing and interior decorating studio specializing in beautifully crafted, made-to-measure soft furnishings. From custom drapery to bench cushions and upholstered details, every piece is handcrafted locally in Toronto, Canada.

We manage every aspect of your project, from inspiration and design through to fabrication and installation, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish.

Hemme was founded by Jessica Jones and Mandy Milks. Our team also includes Gabrielle Demers, Studio Manager, and Cristina Rutigliano, Studio Coordinator, who oversee client support, project coordination, and the many details that keep each project running smoothly. Behind the scenes, we're supported by an exceptional team of skilled local fabricators who bring every design to life with expert craftsmanship.

Jessica Jones

Jess is the Co-Founder and Sales Director. Growing up, Jess worked in the interior design and window coverings industry, working in her family business. From mixing paint to installing complex commerical window coverings, Jess has done it all. She took a ‘quick break’ from design to do a Masters in Marine Biology (no biggie). Her focus at Hemme has been customer experience, sales and operations.

5 FACTS ABOUT JESS:

  1. Can be found wearing a matching sweatsuit with her babies, she is the proud mom of two boys!
  2. If there was a “Create the Ultimate Spreadsheet” reality show, she would win it all, and then be crowned victorious in the All-Stars spin-off.
  3. She is a self-proclaimed doughnut snob and has been known to drive 2+ hours to rate Ontario’s sweet offerings.
  4. As a kid, her goal in life was to become a mermaid (hence the marine biology degree – so if you have a question about fish, we can help you out)
  5. She absolutely did not marry her husband Spencer because of his family beach house in Barbados.

Gabrielle Demers

Gabrielle is the Studio Manager at Hemme and your go-to person for all your orders. Gabrielle has an Interior Decorating diploma from Georgian College and has been working in the industry since. If ever there was a drapery math whiz, Gabrielle is it. She is our in-house expert on all things custom and manages the daily activities in the studio. She works as a lead designer on many projects and helps clients with consults on their space. She is currently decorating her cozy condo.

5 FACTS ABOUT GABRIELLE:

  1. She She loves singing and has no problem buying a solo ticket to a concert.
  2. She's an animal lover through and through.
  3. She once had custom pajamas made just for herself.
  4. She loves borrowing her friends' dogs for walks around her Midtown neighbourhood and hunting for treasures in vintage shops.
  5. She's known for planning incredibly thoughtful birthday surprises and always has fresh flowers and candles in her home.

Mandy Milks

Mandy is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Hemme. With a background in design, marketing, and interiors, she previously worked as Art Director at House & Home and holds a Bachelor of Design from OCAD University.

She has worked on full-home renovations, decorating consultations, and editorial styling, bringing a thoughtful, practical approach to every project. After renovating her own home from top to bottom, she knows firsthand how good design can transform the way people live.

5 FACTS ABOUT MANDY:

  1. Along with her husband, two daughters and two cats, Mandy recently moved into a classic Toronto 4-square Edwardian-esque brick house.
  2. She can bake bread and spin fibres into yarn. She would fit into a pioneer village seamlessly.
  3. She met her husband at design school and he proposed in Central Park with an onion ring. She really loves onion rings.
  4. You can find her at 6am lifting weights and hitting those pull-ups. A regular gym bro.
  5. She has loved fabric since her grandmother taught her to sew during crafting weekends at her house.