Dressmaker by Design

Dressmaker by Design Bespoke designs are my speciality. I love working with clients to fulfill their vision and create garments that look and feel fabulous!

I can :
*change the length or fit of a garment
*measure you and make a pattern to flatter you
*make a garment from a pattern you provide
*even make you a fancy dress costume

Please contact me me to arrange a consultation [email protected]

Rachel wanted rainbows on her wedding dress so I created this design with pastel rainbow fabric inside the box pleats of...
19/11/2024

Rachel wanted rainbows on her wedding dress so I created this design with pastel rainbow fabric inside the box pleats of her silk dress. It was a joy to work with Rachel to create her dream dress ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜

Rachel wanted rainbows on her wedding dress so I created this design with pastel rainbow fabric inside the box pleats of...
19/11/2024

Rachel wanted rainbows on her wedding dress so I created this design with pastel rainbow fabric inside the box pleats of her silk dress. It was a joy to work with Rachel to create her dream dress ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜

Wedding Dress Alterations for Melissa. I altered the bodice, it had been falling off her shoulders, and changed the sash...
21/01/2023

Wedding Dress Alterations for Melissa. I altered the bodice, it had been falling off her shoulders, and changed the sash to this lovely bottle green - it used to be pink!

I designed and made this outfit for Delia (on the left) using a beautiful embroidered green fabric that had belonged to ...
17/11/2022

I designed and made this outfit for Delia (on the left) using a beautiful embroidered green fabric that had belonged to her sister for the skirt and camisole and a vibrant pink silk dupion for the jacket. A versatile outfit that can be worn as separates too. I love that Delia teamed it with matching pink boots 😊

Bespoke dress for Carole, created from woven to order ‘Homeless’ tartan. We picked a fabulous rich orange cupro for the ...
31/08/2022

Bespoke dress for Carole, created from woven to order ‘Homeless’ tartan. We picked a fabulous rich orange cupro for the lining. The design has two box pleats front and back to give freedom of movement for dancing! I loved matching the pattern on this dress.

I loved creating Joanne’s wedding dress, ivory dupion backed onto cotton, with pin tucks and the softest cotton lawn lin...
22/04/2022

I loved creating Joanne’s wedding dress, ivory dupion backed onto cotton, with pin tucks and the softest cotton lawn lining. We took inspiration from a dress Joanne has and loves, making it in silk that shone, like the bride ❤️ Beautiful day for it too 😊

Pondering fabric choices for an exciting commission.
11/11/2021

Pondering fabric choices for an exciting commission.

October has been busy with shades of green. A Mother of the Groom and Mother of the Bride, both very rewarding projects ...
01/11/2021

October has been busy with shades of green. A Mother of the Groom and Mother of the Bride, both very rewarding projects 😊

I created this batik skirt as a surprise gift for Bridget, organised by her daughter. What a fun thing to do and Bridget...
28/10/2021

I created this batik skirt as a surprise gift for Bridget, organised by her daughter. What a fun thing to do and Bridget loves it!

This gorgeous inherited wool dress had a wonky hem due to being washed and didn’t close at the back. I used fabric from ...
02/09/2021

This gorgeous inherited wool dress had a wonky hem due to being washed and didn’t close at the back. I used fabric from the hem to add panels in the back to create a feature of it. Happy customer 😊

Not sewing today but taking a moment to enjoy our garden
01/08/2021

Not sewing today but taking a moment to enjoy our garden

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