The Village Seamstress

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30/07/2026

For when you don't want everything out on show!! No upstaging the bride at this wedding!

24/07/2026

One of my prom alterations from June. This needed a lot of alterations to make it fit. Reducing bust area, back strap positions, taking in the centre back and all the excess volume. Looking more streamlined after the work was finished. That's it for prom for another year!

Yaaay! 🥳🥰 I've reached 500 followers!! Thanks for following my page and supporting my small business. I'm giving away a ...
02/07/2026

Yaaay! 🥳🥰 I've reached 500 followers!! Thanks for following my page and supporting my small business.
I'm giving away a £50 voucher towards the cost of alterations to the first person to comment on this post. Thank you everyone, you make my heart glow 💓

29/06/2026

These dropped style shoulder straps have been so popular this year! They can be quite restrictive so having them removable with snap fasteners is a great idea for later in the evening when you want to show everyone your best-bride-boogie! 🎶
Dress is from Lily Jacobs Bridal shop in East Grinstead, West Sussex




Green prom dress side seams reduced so appliques have to be unpicked to get to the seam. A more expensive alteration bec...
24/06/2026

Green prom dress side seams reduced so appliques have to be unpicked to get to the seam. A more expensive alteration because of the embellishments 💰

A corset back put into a zip backed dress to get closure! The bride had originally planned to marry in 2020, so 6 years ...
21/06/2026

A corset back put into a zip backed dress to get closure! The bride had originally planned to marry in 2020, so 6 years later a little extra panel and corset ties saved this stunning beaded dress. Fave dress so far this year !


14/06/2026

This client wanted to remodel this asymmetric ruched strap/neckline look to a symmetrical dropped strap style.
Yellow is definitely in fashion this year!



My first work experience student in about 25 years..... giving back 🫶
07/06/2026

My first work experience student in about 25 years..... giving back 🫶


16/05/2026

This dress had shoulders reduced, side seams taken in by almost 4" overall, sleeves reduced in volume and length, cuffs taken in and a couple of other little additions and corrections to shaping. The bride had been on a weightloss journey and it really paid off. She looks very happy and beautiful on her special day 💕

13/05/2026

This dress had sleeves reduced in fullness and length, hip seams reduced, bust seams taken in and train hook up. A much more streamlined look for this lovely slim bride.

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