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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…

Chic Tea Length Bridal Gown One of our lovely brides has very recently had her wedding. We thought what better opportunity than to write a blog post and share some images. Marina had some very fabulous ideas in the initial consultation, looking for a chic tea length gown, with a sheer overlaid top. Her fashion forward style was impeccable so we knew this dress was going to be a winner! We love when brides go for shorter dresses, it’s the perfect opportunity to showcase spectacular shoes. It’s also a great idea if you don’t want to have a large train…

Mother of the Bride/Groom dresses are notorious for being over the top or looking really old and frumpy. We are here to show you that they most certainly aren’t. A lot of retailers struggle when creating a Mother of the Bride/Groom specific range. This is because anything can really come under that category. It is hard to pinpoint a specific style the way you do with bridal looks. However, like brides, mums range from all different ages so it can be very difficult to create a range that suits all ages. Most of our mums come to us because they…

Have you ever thought about building a capsule wardrobe but didn’t know where to start? What is a Capsule Wardrobe… Some people may not be familiar with the idea of a capsule wardrobe. It is so simple yet effective. It consists of a series of garments that can all be mixed and matched to create hundreds of looks. Trousers, tops, dresses, cardigans that can all be interchanged with one another to create beautiful new outfit combinations. This concept has been around for a years, even just subtly. The little black dress for instance, a capsule wardrobe staple. You can’t go…

Many of you may not know that we also make dresses for Flower Girls. We have done throughout the past 10 years or so. Not everyone has flower girls at their weddings now so the service isn’t always required. We think it is so lovely when they do have them though. The Dresses Typically people go for the ‘wedding colours’ in the flower girl dresses or match them in with the bridal party. You can do whatever you want for a flower girl dress, it will always look sweet. We’ve done bridal mini me’s, dresses with colourful ribbons and embellishments….

Who said brides had to wear dresses. Jumpsuit Brides are some of our ultimate favourites. The chic spin on your classic bridal look has been so popular this past year, we are obsessed with our brides and can’t wait to see more in 2024. Could a jumpsuit be your ideal bridal look, Style Jumpsuits are definitely not for everyone but they are so effortlessly beautiful when worn right. One thing to think about with the jumpsuit is how the top and bottom go together. Do you want wide leg or cigarette style trousers. Maybe you want a corset bodice with…

The Dress We see a lot of brides who request reworking their mum’s wedding dress for their big day. We can do this, but it’s not always as simple as it sounds. Most women are typically a different size from their mum. Therefore, it often means that the dress is too long or short, and the bust is too big or small. The dress can occasionally be in poor condition due to not being stored correctly or cleaned before being put away. Ali came to us with the idea of reworking her mum’s wedding dress. Despite the above, this dress…

Minimalist vintage style in Glasgow We couldn’t be happier when we heard from Kirsty with a request to make her wedding dress. We had already met her as she had been a bridesmaid for one of our previous wonderful brides, and another one in her circle of friends had also worked with us. Recommendations for something as big as a wedding dress is always an honour. Kirsty had really good ideas for her dress—tasteful, minimalist vintage style in Glasgow, and suitable for her autumn wedding date. She is great with planning and organisation and had her dress ideas and wedding…