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We recently made this beautiful Mustard Wool Wedding Dress for a bride and love how it turned out. Magdalena came to us with a vision and already had a fabric in mind. This rarely happens when a bride comes to us and knows exactly which fabric. Magdalena’s partner and soon-to-be wife Marie had a suit made by my friend Chris so naturally they had to match. The Dress The mustard wool for the dress was a luxury merino flannel. This unique fabric was from Bateman Ogden. We created a skater-style silhouette with a low back and concealed zip. The front…

Sewing Course Online Every day people say to me: “I wish I could do what you can do” Well, now you can learn!. We have set up “sewing online course” We design a garment every month and send out a paper pattern covering sizes 8-30. We also record a video with step by step instructions how to make the garment.  We give recommendation on what fabrics you can use, how and why to chose the different options. We also are on hand at all times for any Q&A you may run into. We offer a monthly zoom call where we…

Where do we start with the beautiful Laura. This Silk Wedding Dress with slash neck and sleeves is so classic and we adore how it turned out. The Dress We created this beautiful silk wedding dress with slash neck and sleeves. The bodice is in an ivory silk marocain which is also in the sleeves, buttons and belt. Adding in a concealed zip for ease too. The skirt in smooth douppion silk features deep box pleats – Laura wanted the skirt to sit less like a ballgown but still have shape and dimension so deep box pleats are the way…

Mum and Daughter Wedding Outfits are something we don’t have the pleasure of doing very often. When Susan came to us to have her Mother of the Bride outfit created we were surprised when her lovely daughter Emma wanted a special something created. Mother of the Bride Outfit Susan opted for a dress for her daughters big day. She went for a beautiful deep teal satin dress, with a high-low hemline that went from short-to-long at the back, like a mini train. We lined the entire skirt with the tartan which could be seen from the front. The high-low hemline is…

Mother of the Bride Outfit for Winter Wedding Many mums come to us, with no clue what to wear to their son or daughter’s wedding. Winter is the hardest season to dress for. You want to be comfortable and warm while still being stylish. You ideally want to have something in a thicker fabric, you could have a lighter dress with an additional wrap or jacket to match.  Alternatively, we love making coat dresses in a thicker wool crepe or tweed.  We’ve made Chanel-style tweed dresses that keep a bit of warmth in too. Fashion is all about personal preference….

Everybody has a beautiful body – Finding your personal style and confidence We get so many women through our doors every month for the dressmaking services we provide. More often than not there is a bit of exploring to do when it comes to defining a style. Many women come to us not feeling particularly confident in themselves. They maybe don’t know how to dress to their body type or don’t feel like they have a definitive personal style. Our aim is always to help in finding your personal style and confidence. Throughout the years and eras, there has been…

What can we say about this stunning emerald green silk wedding dress, there are no words. From the minute Nina stepped into our shop we had such a great time bouncing ideas around to create her perfect dress. The Wedding Dress We created this luxurious emerald green silk wedding dress for Nina. It featured an off-the-shoulder fake wrap style collar which sat so beautifully. The skirt was A-line with deep pleats and it sat very full but with no train. We had masses of netting underneath the dress to create all the volume. The bodice had lots of boning to…

Bespoke vs Traditional Bridal Ready Made Bridal-wear? What’s the difference? We see many brides through our studio/shop every week. Many of them have explored the idea of a traditional bridal shop and bespoke experiences. Traditional or ‘ready to wear’ Bridal is simply as the second term suggests. A dress already designed and made (minus alterations) could be taken away and worn that day. This is a great concept and many people find success. However, they aren’t always size-inclusive or as customisable as people are looking for. Bespoke dressmaking is a process that involves lots of design, input, and fittings to…

How do I shorten my jeans? What do I need? You will need a sewing machine, an iron and ironing board, pins, and scissors to finish the hem. I recommend a denim needle, preferably size 90, for your sewing machine. You will also need a thread. I would get one thread in the colour of jeans, say dark navy or whatever colour you have. I also will have a thread in the colour of the stitching. Usually, it’s a brass or yellow colour. On jeans, the decorative seams are often done in a thick thread. You may be able to…

One bride is brilliant but two brides are a dream! We LOVE making outfits for the happy couple. Kara and Laura came to me, both with completely opposite ideas that complimented their personal styles. Kara opted for an ivory dress made in satin and organza. The satin bodice was topped with a mesh bolero style overlay with lace details. The organza skirt was full of layers so it flowed effortlessly. We added a bustle so she could sweep the dress up for dancing all night. A classic style that is effortlessly beautiful. Laura chose to go for a suit. We…