It's that time of year again when I rifle through my charity shop finds to alter into a Christmas party dress! 

It's been all about sewing on lots of lovely buttons in the studio this week (apart from admiring my scissor collection!)

From cutting out a bodice section to sewing on scallop edging onto silk tulle...the life of a dressmaker!

Plenty of different dress styles for my brides-to-be to try on at their free consultation. It's going to be a busy few months! 

It's been all about precision in the studio this week. Pattern grading & perfect layers.

My desk! 

Toile time.....

I love a challenge, so when my bride Katherine (right) presented me with her mother's wedding dress (left) and asked if I could use it in anyway, I jumped at the chance!
I carefully unpicked all the lace and re used it within the bodice and train. I also managed to unpick the sleeves (in one piece) and re-set them into her dress, with a few style changes along the way! Katherine's dress had extra meaning to something old and something new, we were all rather pleased with the results, especially the Mother!