What We Do

Whenever an alteration is required, it is essential to be measured and fitted properly.

We can do all this for you, offering you the best advice.

Wherever possible, we are able to retain the original finish.

Our alteration service includes:

  • Shortening sleeves
  • Taking in waist and hips
  • Taking up hemlines on trousers and skirts
  • Taking in jackets and overcoats
  • Shortening trousers, skirts, and dresses

We also work on jersey/stretchy materials and leather.

Evening Wear and Events

we cover all your party attire.
From prom dresses to bridesmaid dresses, wedding guests, grooms and much more

 

Repairs

  • Denim/jeans patching
  • Zip replacement
  • Darning knitwear
  • Elbow patches
  • New linings
  • Anything to help your beloved clothes to last longer.

Denim

We can handle denim work and able to keep the original finish wherever is possible.
From shortening length to resizing

Restyling

This is one of the most exciting service that we offer.

We can turn dresses into skirts, change and modernise old fashion shapes to create a more contemporary look. We can even explore the possibility of extending garments that not longer fit or indeed deconstruct your jacket to resize and raise the shoulder line.

Please see our Instagram page to find out what we’re able to do

Restore Vintage

We love to look after and preserve our vintage heritage. Every garment has a story, and we’d love to be able to prolong that as much as possible through the test of time.

    Curtains and Soft Furnishings
    Alterations and Repairs

    Although we do not make curtains from new, we’re happy to take on small alterations and repairs to existing pieces.

    Bridal

    Every year we take pride in assisting a numerous amount of brides-to-be.
    Whether that be a dress bought from an high street shop, a designer dress, a preloved dress or indeed a vintage dress passed on in the family, we’d love to hear your story.

    Bridal consultation are exclusively by appointment.

    For a quotation, please email Barbara with pictures of your outfit and a small description of what needs to be done, and we’ll be able to give you a guideline.

    Don’t forget to check our Instagram page to see pictures and testimonials.

    Bespoke/made to Measure

    If you are looking for a made-to-measure outfit please enquire via email.
    The process of having a made-to-measure item is quite lengthy and requires several fittings on top of a consultation and measuring slot.
    The lead time is approximately six months.

    We’re extremely busy and have a limited availability.