About this vendor
Jess DePaul Ariail
OWNER
Mister Baby is based in Chicago, IL, and offers services for wedding rehearsals, showers, and other parties. Jess (Mister Baby) offers a one-of-a-kind way to celebrate with the timeless art of hand-cranked chainstitch embroidery. Using a vintage 1940s machine, she crafts every stitch with intention, transforming ordinary fabrics into personalized keepsakes that couples and guests will cherish for years to come.
As a form of interactive wedding entertainment, live embroidery captivates guests as they watch their names, initials, or custom designs come to life right before their eyes. This engaging experience delights and provides guests with a meaningful takeaway, serving as a lasting memory of your special day. A perfect addition to engagement parties, luncheons, cocktail hours, receptions, you name it!
For couples looking beyond the live experience, Mister Baby also specializes in embroidered wedding gifts and bespoke apparel. Popular offerings include custom wedding jackets, heirloom handkerchiefs, delicate wedding garters, and unique pieces designed to reflect your individual love story and style. These keepsakes make thoughtful gifts for partners, parents, or wedding party members, and add a deeply personal touch to the celebration.
Whether as an interactive live guest experience or through thoughtfully handcrafted gifts, Jess blends artistry, nostalgia, and customization to create unforgettable wedding moments unique to you. Each piece is handmade with care, ensuring it not only complements your wedding but also becomes a treasured heirloom for years to come. The possibilities are endless!
Meet the team
Jess DePaul Ariail
Owner
Hi, I’m Jess! I’m a Chicago-based artist with a big love for fabrics, vintage style, and all things handmade. I fell in love with chainstitch embroidery in 2017, and in 2021 I started Mister Baby as a way to bring this beautiful, vintage craft to life.
Since launching my business, my work has grown to include live embroidery activations at events and retail shops all across Chicago and the Midwest, as well as custom one-of-a-kind pieces for all occasions and people.
I truly enjoy the personal connection that comes with this craft. Whether it’s creating a keepsake right in front of your eyes or collaborating on a personal heirloom that will be treasured for years. Every stitch feels like I'm carrying on a century-old tradition, and I’m honored knowing the pieces I make today can become part of someone’s story for generations to come.
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Bucktown, Chicago, IL
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