Sometimes the garment you have in mind simply does not exist in the shops. Bespoke dressmaking lets you start from your own idea — a dress for an occasion, a copy of a much-loved piece that has worn out, or something made in a fabric you have treasured for years.
Every project begins with a conversation at the workshop in Christchurch about what you would like, the fabric and what is realistic.
What we can help with
- Made-to-measure dresses and skirts
- Copying a favourite garment
- Occasion outfits
- Sewing with your own fabric
- Unusual one-off sewing projects
How a project usually runs
A first conversation and measurements; agreeing the design and fabric; one or more fittings; and final adjustments. The number of fittings depends on the garment.
Unusual requests
The workroom has handled all sorts of things, from canvas stove flaps to hair extensions sewn onto clips. If you have an unusual sewing job, it is worth asking.
The photograph on this page is illustrative. Golden Button will add photographs of real dressmaking in due course.
Frequently asked questions
Can you copy a dress I already own?
Often, yes. Bring the original in so its construction can be looked at.
Do I need to supply the fabric?
You can, and advice on suitable fabrics can be given when you visit.