Designer Alterations Design & Tailoring: A made to measure service.

What do we offer?

• Designer Collection Books
Pick from our range of Designer Books, including Valentino, Ungaro... and be inspired by the designers' beautiful fabric suggestions
• Create Your Own Designs
Bring in pictures of items you would love to wear and we will make them work for you
• Copy a Favourite
Bring in an item that you already own and we will make you another
• Design from Scratch
Meet for a Design Consultation with Julia Dee and come up with something completely you

We can work with all types of fabric, including delicate silks, beaded fabrics, fur or leather. Our team will help you source what you want, either from our range of fabric books or coming with you to choose something direct from the supplier.

How does it work?

1. Initial Consultantion
They will talk through what you want and guide you towards the best designs and fabrics for you
2. Place your Order
Before going ahead, we will give a written quote for the work along with our fitting and payment terms
If you decide to go ahead, we take a 1/3 deposit and schedule in your fittings
3. Measurements
We take full body measurements to ensure a perfect fit
4. Selecting your Fabric
If you haven't found the fabric that you want in our range of fabric books, we will send you a range of fabric swatches, sourced from our list of suppliers, for you to choose from
Or if you prefer, we will go fabric shopping with you and help you choose the best fabric direct from the shops
5. Toile Fitting
All new designs are toiled so that you can 100% sure we have understood exactly what you want and that it fits you perfectly
Once you are happy, we require a second payment of 1/3 to be paid for us to proceed
6. Confirm your Fabric
At the toile fitting, we will ask you to confirm your choice of fabric
We require full payment for all fabric before it is ordered
7. Garment Fitting(s)
We will make up the garment in 2 or 3 stages, depending on the complexity of the design
We will always check the neckline, cuffs, hems etc before finishing a garment
Any detailing will be added only after the garment fit has been confirmed on you
The final payment of 1/3 is required at the 1st Garment Fitting for us to complete the work
8. Final Fitting/Collection
You will be able to take your garment away at your final fitting and it will be beautifully packed in one of our TWC garment bags

How long does it take?

• We recommend allowing a minimum of 2 months

How much does it cost?

• Every garment is different and a full costing will be given to you in writing before you place your order
• The following prices offer a guide of what are prices are:
• Shirts and Blouses from £600.00
• Trousers from £665.00
• Jackets from £900.00
• Day Dress from £700.00
• Evening Dress from £900.00
• Wedding Dress from £2000.00
• There is no charge for an initial consultation
• Design consultations are charged at £60 per hour
• All other fitting costs are included in the quote as standard

How do you pay?

• The cost of the work, including all fitting costs, is paid in 3 installments:
• 1/3 Deposit
• 1/3 at the Toile Fitting
• 1/3 at the 1st Garment Fittings
• The cost of the fabric is paid in full at the Toile fitting