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Dressmaking tips for beginners, I will answer some of the most common questions people ask me. And you know what? my biggest tip… “Get started!”  But apart from “just” getting started, I have made a little list here, in no particular order. These things I barely think of as they become 2nd nature after a while, but for a beginner, they would not be part of their DNA….yet. I think we as adults can procrastinate and think we need the perfect conditions to get started, but guess what, those do not exist so just get on with it and get…

Wedding Jumpsuit with Skirt Overlay Kirsty came to us with the idea of a wedding jumpsuit with skirt overlay! We’ve seen a lot more of these styles recently and we LOVE them! This is such a gorgeous concept because you get two looks in one. We made the trousers in a cream triple crepe fabric. The skirt and collar were made in an ivory duchesse satin which complimented the rest of the look perfectly. She had the beautiful idea to create the bodice out of silk from her Granny had bought on a trip and kept safe for years. The…

Classic Linen Wedding Dress There is something so beautiful about simple elegant wedding dresses. We made this classic linen wedding dress for Holly and we think she looks gorgeous. We began with 2 different thicknesses of linen. Light for the sleeves and heavier for the bodice and skirt of the dress. The dress had a square neckline and boned bodice with a soft draped skirt with delicate pleats. The back of the bodice had a hidden zip and button detailing. A linen wedding dress is a perfect alternative if you’re not a silk or satin person as the end product…

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…