Hi, I’m Grace.

I’m a London based bridal designer and seamstress specialising in bespoke bridal wear and alterations, along with restoring and redesigning antique and vintage bridal gowns.

With over 20 years’ experience in the bridal and fashion industry, I have a very strong knowledge of fabrics, embellishments, garment fitting and construction, and fashion history.

I was awarded a BA Hons in 2005 from the University of Plymouth and wrote my final dissertation on the history of fashion and corsetry. Before taking the leap in to self-employment in 2008, I gained experience working in a number of areas in the bridal industry, from the shop floor assisting brides choosing their gowns, fitting grooms parties for their formal wear hires and working behind the scenes as a seamstress specialising in beadwork and repairs. I have also spent some time as an apprentice bridal florist and an occasional wedding photographer!

I have completed courses in pattern making and fashion history and studied antique bridal wear pieces at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

I have worked with a number of well-known names in the fashion and bridal industry including Catherine Deane, One Night Stand Dress Hire, Heavenly Vintage Bride and Ticklers London.

I have created costumes for theatre productions and companies including The Matthew Jones Orchestra production of Edith Piaf , The Concert (narrated by June Brown), a costume for ‘Tallulah’ in a London theatre production of Bugsy Malone and carried out repairs for the National Army Museum, London. I have also altered and styled gowns for a number of actors and celebrities and worked on outfits worn to major award shows.