Jacqueline Marchand was born the eldest of 5 children in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.As a young girl her memories are that of having a close knit, fun loving family that she was blessed to call her own. She completed both primary and secondary school in Trinidad and went on to take a two-year dress making course that would define and establish the basis for her future career in fashion design.

At age 27, Jacqueline left her home, family, and friends, moving to Toronto to seek better opportunities. Upon her arrival she took on work as a professional nanny and attended evening studies to learn about proper skin care, colour analysis and make-up artistry, all of which would eventually contribute to her ability to integrate fashion with beauty.

Jacqueline relocated to Belle River, Ontario in 1993 after accepting a new job opportunity. As destiny would have it, this move added many new dimensions to her life including a wonderful man and his 4 children. Marriage ensued, followed by their son Steven.

In 1998 Jacqueline decided to turn her love for sewing from a hobby into a full time business and established Jacqueline’s Own. After a decade as an entrepreneur, she offers a wide variety of services from alterations, fashion design, to high couture for men, women and children. She has the amazing ability to create distinctive fashion to wear within mere hours.

The success she enjoys is a direct result of her creativity, work ethic, and passion for fashion. Her long term goal is to educate her clientele to define their personal style through fashion design that establishes contour, creates balance, and compliments body shape at any size.

In her leisure time she enjoys working out, belly dancing, listening to music, and singing. On weekends she goes about doing “God’s business” by singing in the choir and dedicating time to the children’s ministry at her church. Jacqueline also does volunteer work as a sewing instructor, nail technician and skin colour analyst for a local non-profit organization.

Business Synopsis

Jacqueline’s Own is owned and operated by Ms Jacqueline Marchand, a certified made to measure bra maker, teacher, sewing Instructor, and mastectomy bra fitter.

The company is located at 633 County Road #2, Belle River. Their mission is to provide quality custom made products and great service. Jacqueline’s Own first opened its doors to serve customers in September of 1998. They specialize in making Custom Bras, Swimsuits, Posing suits for body builders and fitness competitors, Lingerie, Skating dresses as well as clothing alterations. They have expanded to also offer beginners sewing classes, bra making and panty making classes.

Their outstanding work has been recognized both locally and regionally! Some past accomplishments include outfits for the Kiss Destroyer Band. Former Miss Canada 2006 Emily Kiss was featured on the Body magazine wearing one of Jacqueline’s Own outfits. In March 2010, one of their customers, Jolene Roberts, was featured in the Windsor Star Fit and Fifty Plus wearing a custom made outfit. In 2010, Jacqueline’s Own captured 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place and also Audience Choice at Fitness Star competition. They have also been featured in the March 2011 issue of Bizx Magazine. On August 13th of 2011 they   sponsored the winner of Miss Western Ontario Beauty Pageant, Ms Nimotalai Saka.

Jacqueline’s Own offers superior work at competitive prices…a must combination that guarantees excellence!

Contact Info:

Phone:  519-728-1806
Cell:  519-903-5000
email:  marchandjacqueline@yahoo.ca
webpage:  www.jacquelinesown.net