With 25 years experience in the craft, I make clothes in silk or natural fibres and sort out garments bought elsewhere that need attention.
Dressmaking is a time-consuming and technical activity, I need at least nine clear weeks for design and make.
My website is packed with ideas & photos of my work: www.dressu.co.uk
I make and alter all kinds of garments, even in leather, lace or fur, often for weddings.
I even rejuvenate vintage clothes.
I make strapless dresses that hold you up.
The best natural fibres feel and drape beautifully, have pleasing colours, are light, strong and not sweaty. So, I avoid making clothes in synthetics.
Caroline is an incredibly talented dress maker, who, without a doubt will ensure you look and feel like the most beautiful bride on your wedding day. Caroline altered my dress and it fitted like a dream, I was comfortable all day.
Her recommendations for the bustle were great, which made tying it up in the evening quick and simple. The dress loop for my hand was also a genius addition. I had some buttons I wanted to add and some sleeves to alter which Caroline did with ease.
Lastly, I asked Caroline if she could use the cut offs from my dress to make me a hair scrunchie - so I have something to use all the time. Well yet again Caroline delivered, best decision I made.
I was a very nervous bride and Caroline changed all that with a simple pin and stitch and smile. I can't thank her enough for all she did, truly a wonderful and talented lady.
I want alter my dress again, so its reusable and becomes a sustainable staple piece. There is no one I would trust more than Caroline for this task.
Thank you, a million times over.
Caroline has been working with fashion students from Farnborough College of Technology on a project where they take an old wedding dress and make it into a new outfit, exploring the concept of bridal wear being sustainable. She is an enthusiastic and energetic person who is interested in each student individually and has offered 1:1 guidance, support and feedback. She is generous with both her knowledge and time and encouraging the next generation of fashion creatives with her infectious personality.
Caroline is AMAZING. My dress was absolutely perfect on the day and I got so many compliments. Caroline is so warm and patient, we kept altering until it was perfect which took a few rounds and she never made me feel rushed or panicked. She remade the top of my wedding dress using the train offcuts, just wow. Highly highly recommend!
Caroline made my wedding dress from scratch and it was the most wonderful experience. From designing, to playing around with the toile’s, to adjusting the dress itself, every step was easy going and exciting. Caroline’s boutique which is to the side of her home is absolutely beautiful. It feels so personal but luxury at the same time, and Caroline herself is the most kind and calm person you could wish to meet. The end result was incredible… I definitely got the dress of my dreams. Thank you, Caroline xx
It was such a pleasure meeting Caroline, she makes you feel at ease and her studio is so beautiful. I had my straps taken up plus some framilastic added, by Caroline's advice, to help it sit perfectly. Plus some adjustments to the armholes, and added a split, which meant carefully removing and reapplying the appliqué. My dress felt so comfortable and well-fitted, and I got so many compliments. I would definitely recommend Caroline, especially after recently hearing some horror stories with dress fittings, I'm so glad I went to her.
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