Dressmaking

If you are following The Great British Sewing Bee on BBC this year, you will know that one of the challenges that the contestants are set every week is to turn an item of clothing they are given into something new. This is commonly called ‘up-cycling’ by sewing enthusiasts all around the world, and can be a great - and...

As a company, we receive a lot of our custom through fashion designers and dressmakers who are commissioned to produce high fashion items for style conscious clients who are wishing to reproduce catwalk designs at an affordable price. Although many clients may be working within a strict budget that does not mean that they wish to compromise on style or...

Following the Golden Globes in January and before the much anticipated Oscars next month in LA, awards season is in full swing and it is not only the stars of film and television who are being honoured as Tuesday night saw musics finest grace the red carpet at the O2 Arena in London for the annual Brit Awards. If there...

Last week saw the launch of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics and we were all thrilled when Jenny Jones of Great Britain brought home our first ever Olympic medal on snow by winning bronze in the snowboarding event. As a keen spectator, one of my favourite events is the figure skating which I have adored since watching Torvill and Dean...

Cords are an essential item of haberdashery and a great addition to your sewing box, our extensive range of Cords vary in structure and width and start at as little as 1mm and are one of the most versatile items we sell. Cords are an item that we do not think of often but we use almost every day. Cords...

With the cost of your perfect wedding day and honeymoon continuing to rise, many couples are choosing to combine the two by marrying abroad. Couples may choose to marry away from home for a number of reasons not least that it is impossible to guarantee the weather in the UK regardless of what month you choose to marry. Many couples...

Last night, the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards took place at the Beverley Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. Historically, The Golden Globes are a great night for British cinema and television, and this year was no different with British film '12 Years A Slave' bringing home the coveted Best Film award. Of course, we were all glued to our televisions and...

Now the party season is over and Christmas is a distant memory, many of our clients are turning their thoughts to the upcoming wedding season. Whether you are a bride to be or a professional dressmaker working on a very special commission, our extensive range of stunning Bridal Fabrics will be everything you need for the perfect bridal gown and...

When we think of shoulder pads we automatically think of Melanie Griffith in Working Girl, with shoulder pads almost up to her ears! Whilst shoulder pads are certainly a piece of haberdashery synonymous with the 1980's, according to many of the leading fashion publications they are back, albeit in a more subtle way than the over exaggerated power dressing trends...

Like any dressmakers, or anybody else keen on fashion, we always have one eye on the red carpets throughout the year, looking to be inspired by the latest celebrity trends and 2013 has seen a whole host of stunning looks, many of which will go down in fashion history. This year, the red carpet has been awash with sumptuous fabrics...