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Heather has been general dressmaking for over 40 years! she can make anything from patterns and can adapt or design changes to patterns i.e. Culouttes from a skirt pattern, cowl necks from an ordinary neckline etc. Her email address is hrbianchi@btinternet.com and I live in Putney/Barnes area. Please email in first instance for quotes etc.

Terri Jones specialising in costume making, but could make anything requested, from curtains to bridal and any thing in between. Contactable on 07857705896 or e-mail misswales2008@hotmail.co.uk. Based in East London.

Libby The Dressing up Chest. Specialising in Show Costumes for dance and stage schools. Dressing up clothes and fancy dress for children. Contactable on info@dressingupchest.co.uk or www.dressingupchest.co.uk

Kyra Couture, ran by Abeigh. Dressmaker based in Peckham South London, offering a made to measure bespoke service. Garment can be created from sketches, photos or existing garments, or shop bought patterns. Your choice. You can contact them on 070 4090-4016/07946 092959 or on their website at www.kyracouture.co.uk. Email design@kyracouture.co.uk

A Passion for Fashion Ltd. by Michelle Mifka a North London Dressmaker Specialising in bridal, special events, kids special occasions, curtains and costumes. Garments etc. can be re-created from photographs, plus original ideas from customers. Contactable on 07956 699622 or e-mail info@apassionforfashion.co.uk see us on www.apassionforfashion.co.uk

Franca Bergamini a dressmaker who specialises in prom wear, bridal wear, dance clothes and also alterations and covers, curtains and blinds. Contactable on 0208281 6571 or e-mail franca_b_2003@hotmail.com

Nikki Bailey a dressmaker who specialises in costumes, i.e. historical, dance or theatrical. Living in South-West London. Contactable on 02086 732373 or e-mail nikki.bailey@talk21.com

Roz Akilapa based in North Finchley offering a mobile service for initial discussions and fittings, specializing in making garments for the taller woman, bridal /day wear/evening wear/maternity wear. Contactable on 020 8446 5555 or 07956 227244 or email rozdesigns@btinternet.com www.fittingfashion.co.uk address 39 Mayfield Avenue, North Finchley London N12 9JG

Carol Miers a general dressmaker incorporating Coats and dressing gown. Contactable on 0207 3541442 or e-mail carolmiers@hotmail.com. Based in London