We would then arrange for you to come for a consultation.  This usually lasts for around 45 minutes and is used to listen to your ideas, gather information and offer suggestions if appropriate.  

Following this meeting, you will receive a pack in the post including a sketch of the planned garment to explain our understanding of your brief, an indication of how many fittings will be needed, when the garment would be completed and how soon you would need to let us know in order to secure the booking, as well as an indication of cost and quantity of fabric needed.

 If you decide you’d like to go ahead, we would request a 50% non refundable deposit to secure the booking.  We will immediately send a receipt for the deposit and call to arrange a date for measuring, with final payment due at the final fitting.

Following measuring, the first fitting will be on a calico toile.  This is a replica of the finished garment but is made from an inexpensive fabric.  

We use the toile to ensure a perfect fit is achieved, and to decide on the exact styling, position of seams and fastenings etc. 

The second fitting will be on the calico again, by which time the adjustments will have been completed.  You will need to bring the final fabric with you to this fitting. The next fitting will be the first time you see the garment made up in the finished fabric. 

During this and any following fittings, adjustments will be made to ensure a perfect fit and finish.

In total, the fittings process takes between three and six weeks and we ensure it is as relaxed, creative and enjoyable as possible. 

We try to be very clear from the start about what is achievable, so there are no surprises along the way, we are careful to listen closely to your expectations and ensure you are happy with each step of the process.