Please bring the shoes, underwear, hoops/crinolines or shapewear that you intend to wear with the dress to all appointments, as these impact the fit and length.

It can be helpful to bring veils and accessories to the initial consultation so that we can see how they work with the dress and if they need to be considered during the alterations process.

If you are planning to switch shoes during the event, please bring both pairs and let us know during the initial consultation so that we can discuss your requirements.

Each dress varies in cost depending on factors such as embellishment, construction methods, custom made additions such as sleeves, how many layers of hems and how these have been finished - most dresses have a combination of different types including narrow rolled, cut net, lace appliqué and horsehair braid.

It is for this reason that we don’t offer a ‘one-size-fits-all’ pricing structure, and you will only pay for the actual work completed on your dress.

We will discuss the cost breakdown of the proposed alterations before we start work on the dress, so that you can decide what you would like to spend, so please get in touch to explain what you would like to have done to your dress.

Typically a bride will spend between £200 and £650 depending on the work required.

We take a 50% deposit at the first fitting and the balance upon collection of your completed dress.

As well as standard alterations to hems, shoulders and side seams, we are happy to complete custom design changes from the addition of sleeves, straps, belts and modesty panels to swapping a zip back for a corset back - all with your choice of fabrics and finishes.

We are trained in pattern cutting so can make bespoke additions to your outfit or redesign a preloved dress. Find out more about us here.

We suggest booking your first fitting 8-12 weeks in advance of the wear date. This allows time to for us to have multiple fittings together, to source and order any fabrics or trims that might be required, and of course to complete the work on your dress.

We understand that sometimes alterations might be needed last minute and we will always do our best to help.

Our busiest time is March to September, so please get in touch as soon as possible to ensure we can fit you in.

We work primarily from our relaxed home studio in Pleasley, near Mansfield.

Here you will have the opportunity to see where the alterations to your dress are carried out and have fittings within the space - we have a spacious changing area and comfy chair for a friend or family member to join you, and everything is on the ground floor.

Working in this way means that we have all the materials and equipment we might need to hand during the fittings. Need a set of cups adding at the third fitting? No problem. Decided you want a modesty panel at the bust? We will have the fabrics to design that with you.

We want to ensure that you don’t feel rushed during your appointments - it’s so important to have enough time to make decisions and discuss the options for your dress.

Each appointment usually lasts between 30 minutes and 1 hour. The initial appointment is usually the longest, so that all the important details can be decided.

We understand that fitting things into your calendar during the wedding build up can be challenging, that’s why we offer evening and weekend appointments.

Currently our fitting days are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, giving us the other days of the week to sew your dresses.

We are incredibly busy during the bridal season so are usually fully booked with brides.

We understand that finding someone to alter bridal party outfits can be tough though, so as a service to our brides we work hard to accommodate the bridal party wherever possible when the bride is booked in to have her alterations completed with us.

We try to have fittings where everyone can come to the same appointment to ensure that we have enough time to complete the work and so that the bride can give her all important input with decision making. If the bridal party require separate appointments from the bride, these are charged at our usual fitting rate as an additional charge.

Please do mention your bridal party when making enquiries to have your dress altered, so that we can discuss the best way forward.

During our quieter winter months we are happy to have a chat about alterations to individual special occasion and bridal party outfits!