Dressmakerleeds

Reupholstered in black and floral velvets

A plain vintage camel coat modernised with navy leather offcuts applied to cuffs and buttons

1990s A'line button-through skirt converted into a shorter skirt and top

Large cushion cover made using an unworn Liberty silk scarf

Reupholstered in linen and flock velvet. Set of scatter cushions made to match

Waterproof fabric zipped covers made for a pair of gaming beanbags

Set of bench seat pads, chair pads, bolsters and scatter cushions. All made in complementary jacquard woven fabric 

Made in red corded lace with silk lining. Corseted bodice with silk halter neck, drop waist & full skirt

Navy crepe lined dress with elasticated neckline, slim fit sleeves and deep cuffs. Made to clients' design

Silk tunic with spot chiffon overlayer, silk cuffs and bound neckline. Made to clients' specifications

Seating recovered, pelmets & curtains  remade using clients fabric

Old tourer caravan spruced up with new buttoned upholstery, curtains & cushions

Zipped box cushions made in wax print cotton. High density foam inners

Pattern and garment remade using clients existing well-worn high street version

Plush velvet printed covers made with matching fringing

Pair of gold brocade curtains with matching tiebacks made for a huge ceiling height bay window

Made with vintage linens, lined with cotton muslin

Simple fitted dress made to clients design. Fine rose lace fabric over a cream crepe base

A trio of roman blinds made for a huge square bay window. Mounted onto a metal tracks with chrome chain pulls. Black out lined

Made from vintage linen tablecloths with symmetrical pattern placement, silk trim, lined with cotton muslin for weight

Seat pad made and base recovered in plush velvet for an heirloom chair

Set of removable, elasticated waterproof covers made to protect the original seating from a large wet dog

Large cushion covers made in flocked velvet with satin piping and plain black velvet backs

large footstool covered in grey  & teal velvets. Wooden legs painted to complement the fabric

Made for a bedroom. Bed runner is lightly wadded with mitred corners

Unconventional 50's style wedding dress in forest green lace with satin underlayer, & fitted & boned bodice. Worn with a net underskirt for fullness

Set of 8 seat pads, piped & zipped. Made bespoke for clients dining chairs

Set of 4 boat seats, comprising 4 backs & 4 seats. Old coverings removed, foam dried out, screws and hinges replaced and covers remade using new vinyl fabric

The open back was filled in with a piece of complementary fabric. See through poppers were affixed for ease of opening and closing

1940s style high waisted shorts made from pattern, with mother of pearl side button opening

A much loved item made in the 1940s by the clients grandfather from offcuts of wood and leftover materials. Updated with tlc, wax and a smart new cushion & covering in navy herringbone tweed

Client required a repliaction of her own mothers wedding outfit from the 1950s. Made using old photographs as a reference. simple dress with pleated skirt and short Jackie Kennedy style jacket with a wide open collar. Fully lined with mother of pearl buttons

Made with offcuts from a previous blind and cushion project, hence the blue piping and sides

New high density foam seating made in navy vinyl with red topstitching and zip

Made from a lovely botanical cotton with complementary piping

The original lining of this high end bag had perished so I remade using complementary brown silk. Handstitched into place

Made from grey tulle with differing green underlayers

Made using the fabric awarded to the student for high achievement

Piped velvet cushion covers and bench cover

Black out lined and set onto a metal track

Teal wool zipped bench cushions and complementary piped lumber cushions

Made in purple satin, with adjustable sliders

Recovered for use in a caravan

Reupholstered in chenille velvet

Made to clients design. Recently spotted on The Great British Bake Off

Stripped and recovered in grey woven cotton/wool mix

Roman blinds made from French ticking fabric. Handstitched for no visible stitching lines

Made for a clients birthday party. Fully boned, padded cones, ribbon lacing and gold eyelets

Original dress made from silk twill. Cut down and remade into a camisole top

Off-shoulder sleeved overblouse made to be worn over the original strapless gown

Set of 6 chairs stripped  & reupholstered in 60s style cotton fabric

The original was created for David Bowie. This version was made for a superfan tribute act

Made in charcoal Harris tweed. Lined in blue silk twill

Made to clients pattern and supplied fabric. Strapless lace gown with satin ruched belt. Matching lace bolero jacket

Made in pure wool contrasting fabrics. Fully lined in grey satin

A range of costumes made for a Halifax Playhouse production of 'Gypsy'

Pattern taken from clients high street purchase and remade in several colours

Made to be worn at an 80s themed party. Fully lined. Cotton twill  with gold piping

Recovered in herringbone wool with large bronze studding around the edges

A set of 9 salon chairs stripped & recovered in grey vinyl

Loose covers remade and fitted to a well loved chair

280cm long curtains in rose pink cotton/linen, fully lined. Matching blind also made

Full length curtains and softly padded pelmet. Both made in teal chenille fabric

Back detail of floor length crepe fishtail bridesmaid dress with lace overbodice

Two bench seats. New foam applied to a ply base and recovered in vinyl

Forest themed velvet fabric, affixed to metal tracks

Loose chunky chenille velvet covering made from a template of the original

Central back area deconstructed & rebuilt using fabric taken from the train

A beloved coat deconstructed with pieces used as a template to make a new version

Made to clients design in crepe, silk chiffon trim and heavy satin lining

Made to match a previous chair project. Piped with invisible zip closure

Made from a commercial pattern, in leopard print drapey polyester. With vintage gold button detail

From clients original high street  jersey dress 3 copies were made in heavy linen, with contrasting hems and side pockets

Made to clients exact requirements

Reupholstered in marine grade vinyl

Made from client supplied fabric, lined in gold satin

Recovered in situ in blue vinyl

An exact copy of an existing dress. Silk chiffon sleeves

Pattern taken from an existing coat and adapted. Waterproof outer with fleece lining

Made for a bedroom. Also with voile panels

Boned bodice, wide legs

Made in highly decorative plush velvet, with a deep header

Made to an existing pattern 

Vintage chair restored and new seat and back cushion made

Made in French ticking to disguise the existing tired upholstery

Skirt made up of 2 full circles

Made from unused memory foam and off cuts of waterproof fabric

8 curtain panels reworked to make 2 pairs, with integrated pelmet and gold fringing

5 festival bucket hats made from decommissioned police coat