Vintage & hand-sewn restoration

Vintage garments have their own logic. Fabrics that don't behave like modern cloth, seams finished by hand, lace that can't be replaced. Jacqui approaches these pieces slowly and quietly — reading how the dress was made before deciding what it can become. Whether it's your mother's gown reimagined for your day or a treasured piece brought back to life, the original craftsmanship is protected.

Common alterations include gentle resizing that respects original seam allowances, hand repair of lace, beading and appliqué, restoration of fragile silks, satins and vintage tulle, modernising a silhouette while keeping the character, adding modern linings, closures or bra cups for wearability, veil restoration and re-styling and reworking heirloom gowns into a new-day version.

Every garment is finished with a steam on completion so it's ready to wear.

Quotes are provided at your consultation — every piece is different, so pricing depends on the fabric, construction and work involved.

Honouring the maker who came before — and the day still to come.

• Wedding gowns
• Bridesmaids
• Suits & formalwear
• Flower girl