Chie
Palace Seamstress
My Services
I make and alter garments.
I carry out fittings Monday to Saturday 9:30 - 19:00 at my home, by appointment only.
01 Alterations
At the initial fitting, we will discuss what needs to be done and how much it is going to cost. There is no separate charge for fittings and the payment is upon completion. The right bra and the shoes are usually required for the fittings.
Men's suits: there is a limit to what we can do to the jacket, whereas trousers are quite alterable.
I always finish the same way as the original, unless requested to do differently.
Any garments should be brought in a clean state.
02 Dressmaking
I am not a designer to sketch your dream dress, nor have templates to pick and mix from. You need to tell me exactly what you want. My job is to embody it.
Creating a bespoke gown to your size from scratch will be a time-consuming process without an exception. This will involve toile-making, pattern adaptations and a series of fittings. Sourcing adequate materials can take time also, and for these reasons, I usually ask for a few months lead time.
Although I alter men's garments, I do not make men's garments from scratch.
03 Sample & Costume Making
For independent and corporate designers - I can make the garments or parts for the garments just as you want, here in London, by sewing, crocheting, knitting, embroidering or hand-painting. Use my samples for fashion shows, competitions, exhibitions, photoshoots or send them to your manufacturers.