Bespoke Creations
Get something unique, designed perfectly for you.
For weddings and specials occasions, there’s nothing like wearing a made-to-measure, one-of-a-kind piece that’s exactly what you dreamed of. Maybe you have something very specific in mind and can’t find it off the peg. Perhaps you want to really make a statement. With a bespoke creation, you can choose your colours, fabrics and design without being constrained by sizes, styles or fashions. You’re part of the process every step of the way and you get precisely what you want.
THE PROCESS
1. Consultation: Tell me your ideas and inspiration. We’ll look at colours and fabrics, draft the design and take your measurements.
2. Toile fitting: See the design and how it looks on you with a toile mock-up. We’ll check the fit and make any adjustments. You'll need to wear the underwear that you plan to wear for the event. We will make a final decision about the fabric at this stage.
3. First fitting in your chosen fabric. We’ll fine-tune the fit and finalise design details.
4. Up to two more fittings.
5. Collection: Receive your bespoke creation in a garment bag, on a padded hanger, pressed and ready to wear.
GUIDE PRICES
Wedding dress: From £1200 plus fabric
Mother of the bride/groom: From £600 plus fabric
TIMELINE
Book your first consultation for at least six months ahead of the occasion. Get in touch asap to secure my services.
GOOD TO KNOW
Alas, there are only so many hours in the day and since I work on my own, I can get booked up months in advance, especially from Easter to September, so it’s best to book as early as you can.
Testimonials
“I had an idea for a bridal jumpsuit with a pearl beaded over-blouse for my second time around. I wasn't sure if it could work but from the moment I met Clem I knew I was in good hands! Her design and fashion construction experience meant that she expertly created my outfit as well as sharing lots of ideas and ordering many fabric samples to help me decide. The whole experience has been a joy and I am completely thrilled with my final outfit. I can't recommend Clem highly enough.” – Alison C
Photography : Martin Phelps
“ I am so grateful to Clem for making me the perfect dress for my wedding and for making the process so enjoyable. After looking in countless shops for a dress and not being able to find something that I loved and fitted well, I found out about Clem. Within 5 minutes of telling her the sort of thing I liked, she had drawn up a design that was exactly what I wanted. Following this I got to choose all the materials from a selection Clem sourced and was able to make changes to the design of the dress after trying on a mock up. Clem was always flexible and continued to make adjustments after various fitting of the dress which ensured that I had a dress that fitted me perfectly and was exactly what I wanted. I absolutely love my dress and am so glad that I found Clem! “ – Kirstie
Photography: Chris Short
“Thank you so much for my amazing dress. It was absolutely beautiful and a dream to wear, and made a very special day truly unforgettable. Many thanks for all your time and patience- it really was a pleasure working with you.” – Marie
" My brief was a bit tricky as I am Indian, my fiance is English, so I wanted something appropriate for both cultures and which also incorporated some applique flowers I had been given by my Grandma, and that I could wear again! Not easy! When I met Clem, I knew straight away that I wanted her to design my outfit as she is so lovely. When I first met up with Clem we went through some Pinterest boards I had created for inspiration and Clem quickly drew up a sketch for me. The outfit then evolved over several fittings as we played around with the different elements. Clem sourced the material and built the outfit up over time. She also gently encouraged me to be a bit more daring which I am so, so grateful for as the final outfit is so much better for it." - Shailini
“It was a fantastic couple of days and everything just came together perfectly! Got SOOOOOOOO many comments on the dress. I just couldn’t bear to take my dress off at the end of the night I loved it so much!” -Jessica