back to FAQ
When and how do I
pay?
For
alterations, we request payment on completion
of the work.
For
dressmaking, we request a 50% deposit to secure
the booking, with the remainder of the bill to
be settled at the final fitting.
Payment can be made by cash, cheque (up
to cheque guarantee limit),credit or debit card.
For
gLOVE
Collection
orders full payment is needed to confirm
booking.
back to FAQ
Where do I go?
gLOVE is based close to Godalming.
For address and map click here
back to FAQ
How
far in advance do I need to book?
To
make a couture bridal gown,
I need between three and eight
months notice to secure a booking, depending
on the time of year.
For
orders
from the glove
collections I
need
4 months notice.
For
alterations, I usually need
three weeks,
although for wedding dress adjustments,
please call to book an
appointment as soon as you collect your
dress.
back to FAQ
How long does it
take?
An
alteration takes around 30 minutes to
pin, and usually three weeks to complete.
To
be measured for a garment to be made takes
10 minutes
To
do a fitting takes between ½ and 1 hour
To
make a wedding dress takes between 4 and 6
weeks
back to FAQ
What happens
about fabric?
We
use a number of silk suppliers through
which we can order fabric for you using the
vast range of samples we have for you to see.
Alternatively we have a list
of excellent fabric shops which we
recommend.
If you are unable to visit them, you
can call them and describe what you are
looking for and they will send you samples
free of charge.
back to FAQ
What do I need
to bring?
For
a hem adjustment, you’ll need to bring the
shoes you’ll be wearing.
For
evening and bridalwear, you’ll also need the
underwear you’ll be wearing.
If you are having a dress made,
you’ll need to bring these for measuring and
also for each fitting.
For
a consultation, bring any pictures / magazines
/ existing garments / fabric swatches which
help to explain your idea.
NB. It doesn’t matter if you don’t
have anything to bring! An idea is all
that’s needed.
back to FAQ
When do you do
fittings?
Tuesday
to Friday between 8.30 am and 5.00 pm.
All fittings are by appointment only.
Sometimes I have
appointments available on a Saturday
back to FAQ
How does it work when
bridesmaids are geographically scattered?
This is a
very common situation, and whilst it is fun
for the bridesmaids to come and have a
trying on session of the sample styles and
colours together, there are a number of
solutions by which the bridesmaids never
need to come to Witley.
Often,
the bride chooses the styles and colour for
her bridesmaids’ dresses in their absence.
They can send their measurements to
me,
having followed my simple measurement
guidelines online.
Bridesmaids’ dresses are then made in the
closest standard size to the measurements
given, and once completed, can be altered if
necessary to fit perfectly.
I can recommend alterers
throughout the UK. Alterations are very straightforward as the
styles are so simple
back to FAQ
How many
fittings do I need?
Usually
just one for alterations and between two and
six for couture dressmaking, depending on the garment,
and whether a calico toile is to be used.
back to FAQ
Can
I bring someone with me to my fittings?
Yes,
there’s plenty of room, however from
experience, we’ve found that the fewer
people there are, the more relaxed you’ll
feel. Particularly for brides to be, there’s the temptation to
bring bridesmaids, friends and family members,
when in fact a fitting is an opportunity to
relax and enjoy some calm and time just for
you.
back to FAQ
