Martha Welland Bespoke Threads

02/06/2026

May recap! 💐
1. Fab styled shoot at and an adorable behind the scenes pic of and (Photo by )
2. Spent the good part of a day crushing beads for this alteration, 1000% worth it because the bride looks freakin’ gorgeous in it.
3. Quilting ruler plus acrylic marker on a dress form equals perfectly angled seams that appear straight but still curve with the bust.
4 - 5. Amelia and Tim got married! Definitely one of my favourite bespoke wedding gowns to date. (Photos by )
5. 6 Tim’s sequin tie, because matching your bride’s dress is a must!
6. 7 Celebrated another trip around the sun with my dad visiting.
7. Confirmed that my child is in fact only part human. The other part is a sand crab.

31/05/2026

If you scroll back on the feed you might remember Dave, who is now married to the gorgeous Darby of the teal wedding gown. Well finally I’m showing off Dave’s wedding shirt in its entirety! This shirt looks simple but it’s a good example of what going bespoke can do for you. All of his sensory needs were taken into account without sacrificing his personal style and vision for his outfit. And as a very broad shouldered bloke, it actually fits him! It’s about getting to know who the really person is and asking how the outfit feels, not just thinking about how it looks.
The details: He wanted a modern take on a Jacobite ghillie shirt to go with his great kilt. Button front instead of lacing, slightly narrower stand collar than the traditional, no gathers on the shoulder, but a gathered frill cuff with tie fastenings. The shirts has a set in sleeve so it’s a bit modern but still has the fullness of the historical style. The fabric is 100% bamboo twill which I had custom dyed by to match his tartan. It is gorgeously soft and cool, and I did wee buttons and straps on the sleeves so he could easily roll them up after the ceremony.
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Handmade leather sporran, belt and shirt buttons by Dave!

28/05/2026

Sometimes a review makes me cry! This one certainly did. I got so emotional reading this because it summarises everything that I’m trying to do with my little business, what I feel passionate about in sewing and why having your wedding clothes made for you can be so much more than just about cutting and sewing fabric. Thank you to Darby and Dave for honouring me with your trust!

25/05/2026

Amazing teaser trailer from MP Films of Amelia and Tim’s wedding!

19/05/2026

17/05/2026

Sneak peeks of this beautiful wedding. I made Amelia’s bespoke gown and I’m just thrilled with how gorgeous she looks! Tim’s tie also matches!

12/05/2026

More gorgeous pics from the styled shoot for . Silk bodice, colourful embroidered flowers and vines, champagne tulle skirt. And if you know me then you’ll know how much I LOVE ice cream, so having my favourite dress modeled with .velo is kind of the perfect storm or wonderfulness! Go follow all the lovely people below ❤️
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Ice cream: .velo
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Dress: me!
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10/05/2026

What does fully inclusive really mean?
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When it comes to making wedding clothes, It’s more than just being accepting. Lots of people out there are completely accepting of q***r people, neurodivergent people, people of different ethnicities and body shapes. But they don’t know how to put that into action.
Being fully inclusive is about giving people the safe space to ask for what they want and need and being enthusiastically curious about what makes them feel amazing. It’s about acknowledging that the wedding world is biased towards people who are straight, and slim, and cis and white and neurotypical and that it’s actually everyone’s right to expect their clothes maker to do things differently. Nobody should feel they are being demanding simply by stating who they are. Nobody should feel like a burden for asking for what they need to feel comfortable.
What should happen is that someone walks into my studio says “this is me” and I say, “awesome, let’s figure out how we can affirm that with your outfit”. So let’s shirk the trends and recognising that not everyone fits into the typical mode and that’s not only ok, but it’s wonderful. You can be a feminine bride and wear an androgynous suit. You can be a q***r non binary nearly wed and wear a poofy dress. You can be autistic and want to wear a style that everyone says will trigger your sensory issues, and so you ask me if there’s any way that I can make it comfortable for you. You can be a wheelchair user and ask for something to fit specifically for being seated most of the time. You can be any shape or size and expect a perfect fit. You can be any skin colour and expect me to provide sheer illusion net that matches your skin tone. Being inclusive is about finding out who someone truly is and what they need to feel their true authentic self.
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