BRISTOL

E. Murphy, Based in Bristol specializing in Costume making from historical to game characters .Also offers formal and everyday wear , hats fascinators, jewellery, curtains and any alterations all for men, woman and children. Contactable on  e-mail emmurphydesigns@googlemail.com  / www.emurphydesigns.com

Gemma Dyke, Based in South West between Bristol and Swindon specializing in wedding dresses, bridesmaid outfits, waistcoats and any other items you may desire, happy to make anything. Contactable on 07774384783 or e-mail gemma.57@hotmail.co.uk  / www.somethinglovely-bygemma.webs.com

Rachel Millener. Based in Wraxall, Bristol. Specializing in wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, flower girls, rpom and evening dresses. Work examples are at www.milleners.eclipse.co.uk/wedding  or e- mail milleners@hotmail.com. or Phone 01275 855832

La Costurera by Sue Harold.  Based in Bristol .  Sue has an Honours degree and master degree in Fashion, specialising in bespoke tailoring, bridal gowns, mother of the bride outfits, evening wear gowns and prom wear etc. Alterations also done. Visit her on www.lacosturera.co.uk or e-mail on mail@lacosturers.co.uk or telephone  07970 374542 .... La Costurera, Oakleigh, Pensford Hill Pensford, Bristol BS39 4JF

Pen O'Gara has a Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatrical Costume Design, worked for several years in the Los Angeles Film Industry, and now specialises in corsetry, as well as doing costume, special occasion and general dressmaking. Based in North Somerset, Contactable on 07815 294 233 or e-mail penn@ogaradesigns.co.uk

Joh Rindon, she is a self employed designer with 10 years experience, able to make anything from baby clothing to formal suits, cocktail dresses to handbags and accessories, a most creative person. Based in Bristol. Contactable on 0117 908 7162 or e-mail butchiandgosmos@hotmail.com

Sarah Shepherd Dressmaker Designer specializing in Bridal, Corsetry, prom and evening dresses.  Alterations welcome and unusual requests.  Also able to make beaded jewellery, tiaras and hair pins all custom and made to suit garment if required. Tel. No. 0117 3307358  mobile 07796695110 or e-mail  at sarah.shepherd@yahoo.co.uk  address 14 Allison Ave, Brislington Bristol BS4 4PE

Ellie Seviour Based in Bristol specialising in made to order bags and cushion covers.  Contactable on www.wavingkitten.co.uk or visit the web site www.shop.wavingkitten.co.uk

Dawn Hides Specialising in anything from dance costumes  bridal to cushions, and can make nearly anything. 25 years experience located in Clevedon about 10miles from Bristol Business name So and Sew, contactable on dawnhides@hotmail.com

Sarah Clark of Sew Bespoke specializing in wedding dresses, bridesmaid outfits, waistcoats and any other items you may desire, will design and make a unique garment to suit the individual.  Contactable on 0789 0147941 or at enquiries@sewbespoke.co.uk based in Redland Bristol.

Audrey Mawere, Dressmaker designer specializing gothic Lolita, maid and sailor uniforms.  Mobile 07783999387 or e-mail at fullmetalpanic@hotmail.co.uk or  Address 798a Fishponds Road, Fishponds Bristol BS16 3TE

 RACHEL L DEVLIN  www.bespokebridalware.com   bespoke WEDDING DRESS AND BRIDESMAID DRESS SPECIALIST, GROOMS WAISTCOATS, TIES AND CRAVATS.  HER SPECIALTY /BASED IN BRISTOL.  E-MAIL AT  rachel@bespokebridalwear.com  

Joanna Hutchinson specialising in ballroom and Latin dancing outfits,  for both men and women, along with tutu's and other dance costumes,  eveningwear and bridal wear based in Salisbury, Southampton and Bournemouth areas. e-mail on jo_hutch41@hotmail.com or www.joannamarie.co.uk

Lydia an 'historical' dressmaker based in Bristol area, also specializing in wedding gowns.  Contactable on dressing_the_past@yahoo.co.uk  or www.dressedintime.co.uk

Tracey Russell dressmaker for 25 years based in Frampton Cotterell ,Bristol area,  Contactable on Tel.01454855884  or reggaetj@hotmail.com