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Do you know your hems?
When looking to shorten trousers, many customers assume it's a simple cut, fold in and stitch technique they should expect from a dressmaker. That can't be further from the truth!...
Do you know your hems?
When looking to shorten trousers, many customers assume it's a simple cut, fold in and stitch technique they should expect from a dressmaker. That can't be further from the truth!...

Well made clothes - what to look for when buyin...
If you enjoy buying new clothes, shopping for vintage clothes, or preloved items, it is good to know how to recognise high quality, well made clothes. Recognising items that will...
Well made clothes - what to look for when buyin...
If you enjoy buying new clothes, shopping for vintage clothes, or preloved items, it is good to know how to recognise high quality, well made clothes. Recognising items that will...

A guide to shopping for your Debs dress
Stress free shopping for a debs dress requires thorough planning, so make sure you start looking for your perfect dress early. Be aware that knowing your body shape, your measurements,...
A guide to shopping for your Debs dress
Stress free shopping for a debs dress requires thorough planning, so make sure you start looking for your perfect dress early. Be aware that knowing your body shape, your measurements,...

Alterations of coats and jackets
Alterations of most coats and jackets are available, including tailor made and men suit jackets. Taking up (shortening) of coats and jackets. Taking up (shortening) of sleeves Fit adjustments: taking...
Alterations of coats and jackets
Alterations of most coats and jackets are available, including tailor made and men suit jackets. Taking up (shortening) of coats and jackets. Taking up (shortening) of sleeves Fit adjustments: taking...

Alterations of dresses and skirts
Taking up (shortening) of skirts and dresses. Too big waist can be taken in to fit. Pockets can be added into side seams, optionally slit or bias bound pockets can...
Alterations of dresses and skirts
Taking up (shortening) of skirts and dresses. Too big waist can be taken in to fit. Pockets can be added into side seams, optionally slit or bias bound pockets can...

Alterations of trousers
Taking up (shortening) of trousers - suit pants, work pants, jeans and joggers can all be shortened and the original finish can be replicated in most cases. Trousers can also...
Alterations of trousers
Taking up (shortening) of trousers - suit pants, work pants, jeans and joggers can all be shortened and the original finish can be replicated in most cases. Trousers can also...