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Elena Samsonova from Southampton, Has been doing dressmaking for over 20 years, She is a certified tailoress and dressmaker. She can offer custom dress design and create an outfit from an idea right to the finished piece! I'm also a keen home improver with various soft furnishings, from curtains and cushions to throws and quilts. Please visit my website www.yourcrafts.net.

Alison Warner based in Stockbridge Hampshire trained in garment construction, design and technology, offers tuition in dressmaking and soft furnishing for small groups and individuals www.pinandstitch.co.uk and a personal couture dressmaking service. alison@pinandstitch.co.uk telephone 07786 405213

Jade Nias based in Southampton specializing in dressmaking and corsetiere .She produces beautiful made to measure corsets with a unique and original twist, stunning dresses and one off garments, and intricate jewellery pieces. Her on line shop www.jadeelizabethboutique.webs.com or contact scrappyjay@live.co.uk or call 07593911580

Jan Morton at Sew Different based in Hook with 20 years experience dressmaker. Bespoke dressmaking service and bridal couture design service and occasion wear. Also help you understand your sewing machine and help with dressmaking and patterns, Please visit my new website

Belinda Ottaway based in Gosport specializing in Special Occasion wear, but will take on all sorts of dressmaking. Prom. Bridal, Mother of the Bride, bridesmaids, pageboys, waistcoats and ties as well as everyday items and alterations. Short notice not an issue. Reasonable rates for all. For a friendly reliable service contact Belinda on 07581 833599/02392 529542 or e-mail paulottoway777@btinternet.com

Hulle Saks dressmaker. Based in Southampton waterside area. I make and alter all sort of women's and children's garments to suit the customer. Alterations to men's trousers and zip replacement is not a problem. I am happy to make curtains too. Please visit my new website www.sewingroom.onepagefree.com or phone 07775519949 or e-mail hulle.saks@sky.com

Lucy Munday specializing in children's occasion wear, prom dresses, alterations and accessories. Based in the Southampton area of Hampshire. Contactable on phone 07792372871 or email mundaylucy@hotmail.co.uk

Miss Ruby's clothing Based in Cosham Portsmouth, Specialising in retro Ladies and Gents Clothing bowling shirts, wiggle skirts and dresses. Prom dresses and evening wear. Alterations are also undertaken. Over 30 years experience in garment making. Contact Sharon Goodall at missrubysclothing@hotmail.co.uk or call on 07932632747. Bring along your ideas and have a browse through my pattern collection, adaptations to any pattern can be made.

Linda Canning Based in Southsea Portsmouth, Specialising in Unique Bridal wear, bridesmaids, flower girls, party and evening/occasion wear, prom gowns, all made to your exact bespoke requirements. Just bring your design, or we can design especially for you to your exact specification, and to flatter your figure. 20 year Experience in dressmaking and designing. Contactable on 07923 029436.

Irina Based in Southsea Portsmouth. Specialising in any Tailoring job with 20 years experience, Contactable on
07871182094 or e-mail spreadsfin@gmail.com

Naomi Gibbs, Based in Portsmouth-Fareham area. A friendly, special service for all. Able to take care of everything from the first design to the final stitch and pressing, specialising in Bridal wear, including unique and unusual designs, bridesmaids, flower girls, custom historic costume and re-enactment costumes, bespoke corsetry from any era, party and evening wear, prom grown, movie replica garments, theatre costumes plus accessories. Commemorative quilts. All at reasonable prices. Contactable on 07899 026110 or naomi.gibbs@yahoo.co.uk

J&J interiors specialising in Curtains, cushions, loose covers, blinds of all types, re-upholstery. Alterations to curtains also undertaken. Will travel throughout Sussex/Hampshire if necessary. Tel. No. 07986834395 or Joyceloten@aol.co.uk

True Design, Basingstoke, Hampshire. All dressmaking and alterations undertaken- dance and skating wear our speciality - Tricia Muncey 07894814427. or tricia.truedesigns@googlemail.com or contact Sue Sharp on 07729265342 e-mail sue.truedesigns@googlemail.com

Amanda Pennington is based in Hartley Wintney, Hampshire. Dressmaking, tailoring, alterations, costumes. Patterns cut from your own designs commercial patterns adapted to suit you. Amanda is also an image consultant and so can provide expert advice on what will suit your colours and clothing personality. Call her on 07910 215181 or e-mail amanda@amandapennington.co.uk To see examples of her work please visit www.amandapennington.co.uk

Tania Clewley a Dressmaker and designer based in the Baffins area of Portsmouth. Many years experience in the Bridal wear industry and offer a bespoke design and made to measure service, covering Wedding Gowns, Bridesmaids, Evening Gowns and Prom wear. Also incorporating handmade jewellery, Tiara's Y groom Accessories for a completely co-ordinated look, For a free no obligation chat give her a call on 07964 432240 or e-mail tanya.clewley@sky.com

Calm Amongst The Chaos by Frances Farmer, providing a full dressmaking and bridal couture design service throughout Hampshire and Dorset. Bridal and occasion wear, alterations are also undertaken. Many years' experience in the sewing industry, not only as a designer but also in tailoring and millinery, Frances now specialises in bridal and vintage style bridal and special occasion wear accessories. Contactable on 01425 839836 or e-mail frances@calmamongstthechaos.co.uk or go to www.calmamongstthechaos.co.uk

Tracey based in West End / Hedge End Southampton specialising in general dressmaking and soft furnishings and alterations. All work is considered, from alterations to complete bridal outfits. Even roman blinds. I am mobile, so can come to you if required for measuring and assessment. Contactable on 07739901654 or e-mail tracey.h.jones@btinternet.com

Andrea Murray Dressmaker, specialising in Bridal wear, and ladies and gentleman's alterations. Contactable on 02392354244. or e-mail andrea.orange@hotmail.com Hampshire area.

Marie Keen of Hilsea, Portsmouth Hants. Specialises in made to measure corsets and stays for underwear, outerwear and fun wear. Waste waspies /cinchers. All sizes catered for. Evening wear, and bridal/ Contactable on 07743 706204 or info@marieantoinette.co.uk alterations also undertaken.

Helen Designs, specialising with over 30 years experience in Bridesmaid dresses, day wear and evening wear. A good all rounder. Living in North-East Hampshire/ Surrey Boarders. Contactable on 0118 973 2478 or helen@helendesigns.co.uk or helen@grebe.co.uk www.helendesigns.co.uk

Rachel Bishop is a private dressmaker, an all rounder with experience in wedding and evening gowns currently in Bedfordshire, but moving to Aldershot Hampshire in July 06 your may contact her on E-MAIL mrsrachelbishop@hotmail.com

Natalie Jones experienced dressmaker fashion designer with 27 years experience. Specialising in Full design and made to measure, fit and finish of almost any garment inc. EVENINGWEAR, PROM DRESS, BRIDAL WEAR STAGE COSTUMES AND DANCE WEAR ETC. Petit and plus sizes all catered for, also upholstery / re-upholstery and dog clothes. Alterations and repairs undertaken on practically anything. Samples made for fashion designers e-mail nataly@sewforu.co.uk based in Southampton Tel. No. 02380441027 or 07875904640 visit web site www.sewforu.co.uk/index.html

ISIS CREATIONS ran by Cindy McLoughlin tel. no. 07871479232. Dressmaking for all occasions, specializing in eveningwear, also alterations undertaken, and wedding tiara's also made. Based in Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire. website www.isis-creations.co.uk or contact her at cindy@isis-creations.co.uk

CARRY ON COSTUMES 'A reel gathering of sew 'n' sews ' 01425 638984 first floor 120 Old Milton Road, New Milton, HantsBH25 6EB if YOU NEED COSTUMES PRODUCED FOR ANY SHOW WHATSOEVER, ON ANY ITEM OR garment . THIS COMPANY IS LEAD SUE SIMMERLING WHO PUTS SHOWS ON ALL CRUISE LINE FLEETS, AND WEST END SHOWS AND ARMATURE SHOWS. HER PRICES ARE VERY REASONABLE SO WHY NOT GIVE THEM A RING . HIRING OF WHOLE SHOWS ALSO AVAILABLE. I.E. GYPSY ROSE LEE. AND THE NEW SHOW FULL COSTUMES AVAILABLE COPA CABANA and is my friend, so she comes with my full approval rating 10!!!

Erin Sutcliff Qualified seamstress / dressmaker and military tailor. Located in Portsmouth Gosport area. Tel.No. 07813219246. 7 Sandford Avenue, Gosport Hants PO12 2SS. e-mail Erin@sutcliff.plus.com or see her on www.erinhird.co.uk

Ania Marczyk Located in Fleet, specializing in corsets, period clothing, wedding gown , good all rounder. Tel No. 0844 5885 426 or 07017 426426 address P.O. Box 368 Fleet Hampshire, GU51 3XJ or contact on www.aniam.co.uk gwiazda@ntlworld.com

Sue Tye Dressed to Impress Experienced dressmaker based 5miles from Ringwood Hampshire, specialising in bridal wear all formal occasions and home furnishing. Able to provide machine embroidery [including embroidered cushions for all occasions] and also all clothing alterations, including bridal wear. Tel No. 01425 654078 / 07796 987691 e-mail sue@dressed-to-impress.co.uk / www.dressed-to-impress.co.uk address The Sidings Old Railway Station Close Alderholt Fordingbridge, Hampshire SP6 3TA.

Ros Attwood of Petersfeild Hampshire, qualified experienced couture dressmaker. Trained in Portsmouth art college, 25 years work experience working on private commissions, stage costume and historical research contactable on rattwood52@hotmail.com

Victoria Walker Victoria's Clothing repairs and alterations, based in Totton on the Southampton side of the New Forest. Victoria's alters and repairs everyday clothing as well as special occasion outfits, including bridal and prom. Shop open at 81 Rumbridge St. Totton Hants. S040 9DT or phone 07736 304036 or e-mail victoria.walker34@ntlworld.com

Angela Bockett-Pugh based in Sandhurst Berkshire. Designer/Dressmaker specialising in Bridal, Prom and special occasion wear, alterations also undertaken. Also a leading supplier in the area of First Holy Communion Dresses and Suits for girls and boys. www.ajaydesigns.co.uk . Contactable on 01344 762995 or angela@ajaydesigns.co.uk

Sue Morgan experienced curtain maker living in Andover, able to make all types of curtains and also roman blinds and other soft furnishings. Dress making to a pattern and all sorts of alterations. Phone 01264 362560 or 0787 115 3182 e-mail sjmorgan153@hotmailco.uk

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

Platinum Beaver making micro g-strings and dance wear and risqué dancing attire for the over 18's. made to measure [Katy's Knicker & Corsets] contactable on 07877614838 or e-mail katygood@btinternet.com Southampton and Bournemouth areas catered for

Carolyn Law Bespoke Bridal Gowns, 5 Manor Bridge Court Tidworth Wiltshire SP9 7HN . Specialising in designing and making bridal, prom and occasion gowns. Contactable on 01980 843759 or e-mail carolynjlaw@hotmail.co.uk or visit www.bridal-couture.co.uk Also covers Hampshire.

emmaandsam@mac.com Costumes made for re-enactors and L.A.R.P. [LIVE ACTION ROLE PLAY] Speciality being practice cloaks made to measure from someone who knows how practical these items need to be. Contactable on 02380 362153

Jacqui Ellis Based on the Isle of Wight specialising in professional quality tutus, hopped pancake skirts, Basques and bodices. Postal orders undertaken. Contactable on 01983 408361 or e-mail on jacquiellis@btinternet.com