GalleryThis shirt had a long body but relatively short sleeves with cuffs, so we shortened the sleeves to shorter, almost capped sleeves, and shortened the back so the shirt itself could be worn in a 1950s manner.
Gallery1910’s Antique Blouse patch repairs
Repairs & Restorations
This fine crepe blouse dating from probably the 1910s had two small holes, one under each shoulder. Using careful hand-stitching, we managed to patch both.
GalleryMens 1970s shirt collar reshape
Mens
Vintage Americana 1970s shirt had a time typical enormous collar, which needed to be scaled down. We removed the collar tips and reshaped it.
GalleryVintage 1930s waistcoat with inserted sleeves
Customisations
Probably 1920s waistcoat which our client wished sleeves inserted into. She brought an orange silk velvet and wanted a loose fit with a simple elasticated cuff.