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JM Bespoke Needlework I must have driven my Mum mad asking “Mummy, what can I make?”! And when time permits, I turn to tatting, bobbin lacemaking and cross-stitch.

Beautiful, unique and hand made: Occasion wear, memory bears, soft furnishings, tatted lace jewellery

Sewing and Alterations near Gedney Hill; Shepeau Stow; Moulton Chapel; Whaplode Drove; Holbeach; Spalding; Wisbech; Crowland; Thorney; Peterborough Hi, I'm Janice

My family have always said I was born with a pair of silver scissors in my hand - I’ve been on a mission to create masterpieces with fabric and thread from such a young age. I gravitate towards any piece of fabric, to use, reuse, recycle or just ensure no scrap is wasted. Years of making my own clothes, soft furnishings, cuddly toys, fancy dress costumes, dresses for dolls….the list goes on. I’ve had the joy of making many ball gowns, wedding dresses, bridesmaids’ dresses, and bespoke outfits for grooms too. I love to preserve the life of fabric, furnishings and garments, be it by repair, restoration of alteration to ensure you'll get pleasure out of them for longer. And who can resist a beautifully hand crafted toy out of beautiful or treasured fabrics?

I’ll let you into a secret...We ALL have difficulty finding clothes that fit!One of my customers recently told me she is...
28/07/2026

I’ll let you into a secret...

We ALL have difficulty finding clothes that fit!

One of my customers recently told me she is getting hooked on getting her clothes altered – because she has realised you don’t have to “just put up with ill fitting garments”. I absolutely agree. It makes my day when a customer tries on a garment that I’ve altered and they say “that feels so much better.” There is usually something I can do to make your clothes feel so much better…and it won’t cost the earth, particularly when you consider how much you’ve spent on your clothes that will be wasted if you leave them hanging in the wardrobe.
Straps or sleeves a bit too long? Hem dragging on the floor? Jeans waist too loose? Don’t like the sleeves?

It’s often worth a further modest investment to ensure you’ll choose to wear the item again and again.

Summer nightsI've been so busy lately with prom and bridal work that I haven't had time to do any posts! Here is a love...
09/07/2026

Summer nights

I've been so busy lately with prom and bridal work that I haven't had time to do any posts! Here is a lovely bright summery shift dress that I've remodelled for my client from one of her mother's Indian style dresses. Perfect for these summer evenings, maybe with a glass of Pimms!

Charmed, I'm sure 😍Just a couple of 'before and after's. The sash on this pretty white dress was spilling onto the floor...
06/06/2026

Charmed, I'm sure 😍

Just a couple of 'before and after's.

The sash on this pretty white dress was spilling onto the floor as my client is not as tall as the online model (few of us are!)... and the cross body drape just seemed a bit 'meh'. So I've reduced the length of the sash by a total of 50cm and adjusted the placement of the drape in the process, making it neater. By tightening the drape and fixing in place, the little bit of lace showing at the hem gives a better balance to the dress. My client was off to celebrate her birthday in style!

Also shown, a tail coat which needed shortening, and hence reshaping the curve into the hem. Fingers crossed for a winning runner at the Derby today!

(Charmed Dress from DressMeZee.)

Lost for wordsA beautiful whirlwind came into my studio and asked me to make her a beautiful dress.
23/05/2026

Lost for words

A beautiful whirlwind came into my studio and asked me to make her a beautiful dress.

Taking the leadThese curtains now go with the roman blinds I posted about last week. The existing tartan leading and re...
16/05/2026

Taking the lead

These curtains now go with the roman blinds I posted about last week. The existing tartan leading and return edges had faded and perished, so they have had a lovely refresh to bring them up to date and pull the room together. The triple pinch pleat heading was adorned with matching buttons which I have replaced using an accent of navy blue linen.

The fabric is "Escorca Midnight" from Ashley Wilde.

See the matching blinds in my previous post: https://www.facebook.com/JMBespokeNeedlework/posts/pfbid0s1Wp7Xs12omh7eQngi99BK6fxn3E6Zubo1xq7N7WLQpUqFe9Ts43u8151omKwFG4l

Are you sitting comfortably?This lovely seat cushion with removable cover had just gone home. Fabric choice is Toulouse ...
11/05/2026

Are you sitting comfortably?

This lovely seat cushion with removable cover had just gone home. Fabric choice is Toulouse Stripe Grey Double Width Fabric from Foy & Co Interiors.

The foam, from GB Foam Direct, was cut to size from a paper template. I put a long zip in the cover for ease of removal and ties to keep it on the seat. The fabric was washed before cutting so that my customer can wash again in the future without risk of shrinkage and I underlined the cushion cover with curtain lining which added a bit of stability.

I was delighted to be asked to work on this gorgeous gown for this year's Tulip Queen for the Mouton Chapel village para...
04/05/2026

I was delighted to be asked to work on this gorgeous gown for this year's Tulip Queen for the Mouton Chapel village parade which took place yesterday 😍

A new hem was required on the main chiffon layer, which measured 8 metres round, and two lining layers.

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How lovely!

Midnight feast (for the eyes!)I've just completed two roman blinds for a client's newly decorated kitchen and couldn't b...
29/04/2026

Midnight feast (for the eyes!)

I've just completed two roman blinds for a client's newly decorated kitchen and couldn't be more pleased with the way they look. The fabric chosen was "Escorca Midnight" from Ashley Wilde.

As well as making the blinds, I've made cushions and tie backs and will be putting new leading and return edges on some curtains which hang at another window. Watch this beautifully dressed space!

Rock 'n' roll, baby!I'm really looking forward to this weekend!! It's the Hot Rock & Boogie weekender at Springfields i...
27/04/2026

Rock 'n' roll, baby!

I'm really looking forward to this weekend!! It's the Hot Rock & Boogie weekender at Springfields in Spalding. Any one can go - you can dance (but you don't have to), you can dress up vintage style (but you don't have to). Amazing bands, DJ's, vintage and retro stalls & drinkies. Follow the link for more info on the weekender and tickets. https://www.facebook.com/HotRocknBoogie

Some lovely vintage fabric arrived on Saturday - I just need to get my dress finished by Friday night! Update: Just finished!

Going great guns with the cover stitch machine this morning. I use this a lot for alterations/shortening hems of jersey ...
21/04/2026

Going great guns with the cover stitch machine this morning.

I use this a lot for alterations/shortening hems of jersey garments, typically t-shirts and jogging bottoms.

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Spalding
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