A Stitch in Time -
Tailor / Dress-Maker & Alterations in Colchester, Essex
Frankie Adair
I am a dressmaker, tailor & costumier.
I have a master craftsman diploma in dressmaking & a BA Hons in costume making. I worked for over ten years in the West End, the National Theatre, the Royal Opera House & with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
I also used to be the Head of Wardrobe at the Mercury Theatre here in Colchester.
Based at 8 Trafalgar Road, Colchester, CO3 9AS Essex I work as a tailor & dress-maker, working on alterations, wedding dresses & costumes.
I have a master craftsman diploma in dressmaking & a BA Hons in costume making. I worked for over ten years in the West End, the National Theatre, the Royal Opera House & with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
I also used to be the Head of Wardrobe at the Mercury Theatre here in Colchester.
Based at 8 Trafalgar Road, Colchester, CO3 9AS Essex I work as a tailor & dress-maker, working on alterations, wedding dresses & costumes.
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TAILOR, DRESS-MAKER, ALTERATIONS, WEDDING DRESS AND COSTUMIER
COLCHESTER, ESSEX
COLCHESTER, ESSEX
Wedding, Prom & Evening Dresses
I design, make, resize or re-design wedding, prom and evening dresses.
Prices for bridal gown alterations vary from dress to dress and the type of fabrics used.
If you would like a rough quote please send me some photos of your dress and a description of what works needs doing (exact cost will be determined at your first fitting). Generally it is best to budget around the £300.00 price mark.
If your dress has lacework or bead-work that needs to be removed prior to alterations this is where the price increases.
Hem alteration from £100.00
Lace hem alteration from £250.00
Strap alteration from £35.00
Bodice alteration from £90.00
Changing zip to corset back - £200.00
Prices for bridal gown alterations vary from dress to dress and the type of fabrics used.
If you would like a rough quote please send me some photos of your dress and a description of what works needs doing (exact cost will be determined at your first fitting). Generally it is best to budget around the £300.00 price mark.
If your dress has lacework or bead-work that needs to be removed prior to alterations this is where the price increases.
Hem alteration from £100.00
Lace hem alteration from £250.00
Strap alteration from £35.00
Bodice alteration from £90.00
Changing zip to corset back - £200.00
Bridesmaid Dresses
Please contact me for prices to make, resize or re-design your bridesmaid dresses.
Hem alteration from £45 and two string strap alterations from £25.
Hem alteration from £45 and two string strap alterations from £25.
Silk & Maple
Frankie is also affiliated with Silk & Maple in Sudbury, Suffolk an Award-Winning bridal shop who have won Bridal Buyer’s Best New Bridal Retailer in the UK.
Bespoke Clothing
"In today's world of fast fashion and mass-produced garments, it's hard to find truly unique clothing that reflects our personal style and personality. That's where bespoke clothing comes in, and I would love to help you design and create something truly one of a kind for you. I will work closely with you to understand your vision, style, and preferences. From here, I will create a custom pattern and hand-select the materials, including fabrics, buttons, and other embellishments. The result is a garment that is not only beautiful but also fits perfectly and reflects your personal style."
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Dress - Making
Dressmaking can involve a significant amount of work, and may therefore cost the same, or even more than high street store garment. We are based in the UK and our prices reflect both the skills we have and the cost of living here in the UK - we therefore charge accordingly.
Price on enquiry.
Price on enquiry.
Frankie's Workroom in Colchester
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8 Trafalgar Road, Colchester, CO3 9AS Essex
