A proud, independent workshop on Bargates

Golden Button is owned and run by Dorota Sierakowska, a skilled tailor and dressmaker who works from the shop at 41 Bargates in Christchurch.

Dorota was born in Poland and has made Christchurch her home, bringing with her a deep respect for traditional sewing and an eye for a good fit.

What the workshop is about

Golden Button exists to help people keep wearing, using and enjoying the things they own. That might be a hem on a pair of trousers, a new zip in a favourite coat, a prom dress fitted for a big night or a wedding gown made to feel as though it was always yours.

It also reaches well beyond clothing. As you can see in Our work, the workroom has repaired leather jackets and vehicle seats, made cushion covers and seat pads, recovered dining chairs, stitched motorboat seat covers and worked on heavy canvas.

How Dorota works

Every job begins with a conversation. Dorota looks closely at the garment or item, listens to what you would like, and gives an honest view of what will work. If something is not advisable, she will say so.

Part of Christchurch

As an independent local business, Golden Button is part of the everyday life of Bargates and Christchurch town centre. Customers come from Christchurch itself and from Southbourne, Highcliffe, Mudeford, Bournemouth, Poole and further across Dorset.