Vintage Repairs, Adaptation, Costumes,

Alteration & Soft Furnishing   

Testimonials

ALTERATIONS - 2011

"I have recently bought several dresses and tops from the Karen Millen store in Exeter which did not quite fit me properly so they gave me Helen’s contact details. I’m so glad they did as I am extremely pleased with all of the alterations Helen has done for me and my clothes are now a much better fit and more flattering. Helen has a very pleasant manner and she gave me plenty of time to try on my clothes and to discuss how best to alter them. She had good ideas and explained them clearly.  I also found her prices very reasonable. I have complete confidence that Helen will alter any clothes I give her in the future to an exceptionally high standard with a neat and professional finish and I highly recommend her."

Jenny Brown, Exeter

ADAPTATION - 2011

"I had treasured this length of tartan for many years as it was made, by my Great, Great Aunt in the traditional way, on a hand-loom on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. A forthcoming family wedding encouraged my decision to have the material made up at last.

Helen did the most wonderful job with great care, attention to detail and advice upon style and design.  It was a thoroughly professional experience from a warm and thoughtful seamstress.

Thank you, Helen for a beautiful creation."

Jeannette MacDonald, Exeter

COSTUMES & WEDDING DRESS - 2011

"During my degree, (I recently studied in London), Helen had done several of my pieces to help me with the construction of the garments.  The show was put on twice in central London showing garments Helen has assisted me with.  These were made to a very high standard, being very complicated articles.

Helen also constructed the pattern for my wedding dress and made it for me.

Helen's work is very neat and precise, with a fantastic knowledge of patterns and garment construction.  I would definately employ Helen!"

Elisabeth Wheatley (BA hons. Fashion Studies)

ALTERATIONS - 2011

"I have recently bought several dresses and tops from the Karen Millen store in Exeter which did not quite fit me properly so they gave me Helen’s contact details. I’m so glad they did as I am extremely pleased with all of the alterations Helen has done for me and my clothes are now a much better fit and more flattering. Helen has a very pleasant manner and she gave me plenty of time to try on my clothes and to discuss how best to alter them. She had good ideas and explained them clearly.  I also found her prices very reasonable. I have complete confidence that Helen will alter any clothes I give her in the future to an exceptionally high standard with a neat and professional finish and I highly recommend her."

Jenny Brown, Exeter

VINTAGE REPAIR AND REPRODUCTION - 2009

"Helen did a fantastic job repairing a much loved (and worn) vintage jacket for me.  The jacket originally belonged to my mother, so had a lot of sentimental value.  Helen reattached an arm, repaired the collar and totally relined it for me.  At the same time, she copied the pattern, so that when I have sourced a similar fabric it can be recreated and adapted to my exact size.
I am very happy to recommend Helen’s work – the standard to which she works is impeccable and I wouldn’t hesitate to go back to her next time I need anything."

Katie Mills, Surrey

ALTERATIONS - 2006

"I have known Helen for some years now and she had done a great deal of dressmaking for me.  I am a difficult shape to make clothes for but Helen always manages to make patterns and clothes that fit me well.

Her attention to finish and detail is superb.  I have no hesitation in recommending her for both alterations and dressmaking."

Jenny Rosser, Devon

FORMAL COSTUME DESIGN AND CREATION - 2004

"Helen designed and created my formal outfit when I was High Sheriff of Devon in 2004. I was delighted with it and received many compliments.

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Helen who was full of good ideas and completed the uniform punctually."

Lady Diane Devon

REFERENCES

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