A French seamstress. A British spy. One destiny that begins in war-torn France.

Paris, 1940: Parisian seamstress Estella Bissette is forced to flee France as the Germans advance. She is bound for Manhattan with a few francs, one suitcase, her sewing machine and a dream: to have her own atelier.

Manhattan, 2015: Australian curator Fabienne Bissette journeys to the annual Met Gala for an exhibition of her beloved grandmother’s work – one of the world’s leading designers of ready-to-wear. But as Fabienne learns more about her grandmother’s past, she uncovers a story of tragedy, heartbreak and secrets – and the sacrifices made for love.

Crossing generations, THE PARIS SEAMSTRESS is the story of the special relationship between a grandmother and her granddaughter as they attempt to heal the heartache of the past.