I didn't realise custom made could be so reasonable.

hayleythedaisy

lindaatno9 wrote: »

Yep, and no alteration charges which can add up to £100 in some cases. :beer:

Or £155!!!!! In some case! :eek::eek::eek:

lindaatno9

I've just done some alterations on bridal gowns for a bridal shop. Hemline, sides and lifting straps. That totalled around the £100 mark. That's almost the cost of a roll of silk.

HB81

Wow, I thought they'd be loads more than that too.... Just assumed custom made wouldn't even be worth looking at because it would be too much.. this will be where I start to question the dress I've ordered! :undecided

Dizzie77

How long does it take you to make a bridal gown Linda? I know that there is no such thing as an average gown - but
just a rough estimate? I am constantly amazed by the creations on your facebook page - they are so lovely.

lindaatno9

Thought i'd mention the difference between custom made, made to measure, bespoke.

Bespoke clothing is traditionally cut from a pattern drafted from scratch for the customer. A design will be made and the pattern will be drafted to that specification.

Made to measure is a garment made to order from an adjusted block pattern. You may find a strapless gown and add straps to it. You may find a zip up back but want a corset closure. All that happens with made to measure is the basic pattern/style is adjusted to a clients specific needs.

Ready to wear, which is produced in a factory to a finished condition and standard sizes.

lindaatno9

Dizzie77 wrote: »

How long does it take you to make a bridal gown Linda? I know that there is no such thing as an average gown - but
just a rough estimate? I am constantly amazed by the creations on your facebook page - they are so lovely.

If I was to work on a gown from start to finish and depending on complexity of the work involved, taking out waiting for clients to come for fittings, drafting pattern, cutting out, stitching together etc probably around 40 hours.

Yesterday I cut a MOB outfit(about 2 hours job cutting the pre purchased pattern the client gave me and fabric) Today it is stitched and waiting for fitting. Again approx 2 hours work.

Tiara_2

Your dresses look absolutely stunning Linda, and the prices are much more affordable than I had thought. I'm gutted I live so far away from you (Oxfordshire) as you would have been top of my list otherwise.

Dizzie77

Tiara wrote: »

Your dresses look absolutely stunning Linda, and the prices are much more affordable than I had thought. I'm gutted I live so far away from you (Oxfordshire) as you would have been top of my list otherwise.

That's not putting me off - I will be driving from Gloucestershire to see Linda - just as soon as Mr D asks me to marry him...!!!:p

lindaatno9

Current clients are Newcastle, Bristol, Co. Durham. Past clients. Stoke on trent, Fife, Glasgow and Milton Keynes.
Oh and enquiries from USA, Australia and Sweden:D

frannyann

Tiara wrote: »

Your dresses look absolutely stunning Linda, and the prices are much more affordable than I had thought. I'm gutted I live so far away from you (Oxfordshire) as you would have been top of my list otherwise.

This customer is in Kent