A Stitch in Time, Colchester, Essex. Frankie Adair is a tailor, dress-maker, costumier and wedding dress designer as well as doing clothing alterations.

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.

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TAILOR, DRESS-MAKER, ALTERATIONS, WEDDING DRESS AND COSTUMIER
COLCHESTER, ESSEX

Wedding, Prom & Evening Dresses

I design, make, resize or re-design wedding, prom and evening dresses.
Prices for bridal gown alterations vary form 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 £95.00
Lace hem alteration from £200.00
Strap alteration from £30.00
Bodice alteration from £90.00
Changing zip to corset back - £150.00

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.

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."
Frankie!

Price Lists

Trousers and Jeans	Price
Trousers - Shorten/lengthen	£15 (£20 with tape) hand sewing £25
Shorten with turn ups	£20 (£25 with tape)
Waist take in / out	from £25
Taper	from £20
Full leg taper	from £35
Shorten trousers with wide bottoms / silky trousers or hand stitch	£30

Jackets & Coats	Price
Shorten sleeves	£50 without button holes £35
Shorten sleeves from shoulder	from £80
Lengthen sleeves	from £35
Jacket shorten	£40
Shoulders taking in	from £50
Jacket sides tailored	£45
Coat shorten	from £45
Jackets & coats re-lined	please ask for a quotation

Skirts & Dresses	Price
Shorten (unlined)	from £20
Shorten (lined)	from £25
Shorten (hand stitch)	from £35
Full-length skirts / dresses shorten	£40
Skirt waist & hip tailored	from £35
Dress - take inside seams (unlined)	from £25
Dress - take inside seams (lined)	from £35
Lift shoulders (unlined)	from £30
Lift shoulders (lined)	from £40

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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.