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1930s vintage inspired wedding dresses, made in my recreated vintage style lace.

23/10/19 General

This style of lace (Tambour lace) is embroidered by machine, but originally it used to be done by hand on a frame called a Tambour, hence it’s name. It’s a different process to modern woven lace, and intricate designs like this one above are rare. I use all kinds of lace to make my vintage […]

Pale gold stunning vintage wedding dress from 1962

03/10/19 General

This wonderful little dress was worn by a bride in Ipswich in 1962. It is a wonderful example of 1960s chic, beautifully made from a pale glowing gold floral brocade or jacquard fabric, with a soft shine. Hitting just below knee length, with gorgeous scalloped boat knock, long fitted sleeves and clever seams to create […]

Tales from the dress room -part three.

27/07/19 General

Each decade has something unique and amazing to offer modern fashionable brides. Read on and I’ll explain what makes vintage wedding dresses so special ! 30s vintage wedding dresses The 30s is very popular for its glamorous fitted full length lace, and slinky satin styles. As a general rule it is bias cut ( cut […]

Tales from the dress room -part two.

12/07/19 General

Making vintage stylish and contemporary or keeping it beautifully authentic? We can do either for our lovely brides. In Part two of my blog about how I work, I am going to explain how we can update the dresses to make them ‘fashionable’. If my clients want complete authenticity that is wonderful and I love […]

Tales from the Dress Room -part one. Vintage Fabrics.

04/07/19 General

Hello Lovelies and thanks for joining me on my blog, I want to tell you a little about what makes vintage so special and explain about my unique service. I carefully restore lovely vintage dresses to their former glory but this can only be possible if the fabrics are strong and in good condition, and […]

60s one-shoulder wedding dress for lovely bride Susan

11/06/19 General

I just received these lovely photos from Susan, courtesy of her photographer ‘Juliebee photography’. Susan was a joy to work with and the dress just needed minor fitting, in order to show off her lovely figure and her 60s style bob perfectly. In Susan’s words…. I just wanted to get in touch to say thank […]

Lovely vintage real bride Andrea, in a 60s lace tea length dress

07/05/19 General

Sweet Andrea was recently married in a vintage 60s dress, thank you so much Andrea for sending these beautiful photos. I am always so happy to see how my ‘girls’ look on their wedding day and each bride is completely unique. I love the way all the details are so delicate but effective, the rose […]

Making some changes to my 30s vintage reproduction dress Violette…..

28/02/19 General

With only 10 days to go until my Show at Islington Assembly rooms ( Sunday 10th March), I am just working on some of my vintage reproduction wedding dresses. I shall be taking both my vintage wedding dresses and my own collection of made to order vintage-style wedding dresses. This dress named Violette, was originally […]

Chosen Vintage Wedding Fair

30/01/19 General

Hello Lovelies, the excellent Chosen Vintage Wedding Fair is fast approaching. Do pop down and say hello, it’s on Sunday 3rd March from 11am until 3.30 pm, at Islington Assembly Hall. I shall have a nice spacious stand with lots of pretty things to show you.

Etsy shop sale 15 percent off, do take a look …..

30/12/18 General

Hello and a Happy New Year to you all. I am having an early January sale – who doesn’t love a bargain ! All my beautiful vintage wedding dresses have 15 PERCENT OFF until the end of January 2019, click on the ETSY link above right. Plus if you get in touch I will also […]

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