GalleryJessica needed her 1940s gown customised for the Baftas, and asked if we could add a train to it, along with general alterations. Having found a suitable fabric to go with the original crepe, we designed a 3 tier train by redesigning the front slit and adding on two new panels for the train.
Gallery1980s peplum dress shortening
Standard Alterations
Fun 1980s dress needed shortening and the skirt slit repaired as it had torn – this is a problem we often see and is usually due to it being too short for the owner. We shortened the skirt and adjusted the split accordingly.
Gallery1960s vintage shift dress hem and neckline alterations
Standard Alterations
We were asked by Dawn Porter to help with some alterations for her personal collection, and this shift dress needed the neckline lowering, and hem shortening. The neck opening was done with an interface lining, so we lowered both to get the new neckline shape and used a hem marker to ensure a straight […]
GalleryCC41 vintage WW2 coat shortening
Standard Alterations
Genuine wool CC41 coat needed shortening to remove damage at the bottom. Using a hem marker we ensured the right length was taken off.
GalleryVintage wool cape shortening
Standard Alterations
Wonderful wool cape from the 1960s needed shortening and the fussy border removed. Using a hem marker we ensured the cape would hang straight, and shortened using a wide hem.
Gallery1960s vintage wedding dress repairs
Vintage Wedding Dresses
Angela’s 1960s dress needed cleaning and letting out at the top, especially as it has a zip which was rusted stuck. It also needed the hem straightened as it had previously been shortened quite badly.
Gallery1930s sequin blush wedding dress alterations
Vintage Wedding Dresses
This beautiful dress was to be a wedding dress but needed careful letting out around the waist, and the hem tidied up as it was very uneven.